Job Description
- More Results
- Previous jobAdmissions Counselor (SSP II)
- Noon Supervisor (0.6 FTE) -...Next job
Admissions Counselor II (Two Positions) Employer University of Maine Location Portland, ME Closing date Dec 19, 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Specialty Admissions Position Type Counselor Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Description Do you enjoy networking and engaging with individuals? Do you enjoy traveling and giving presentations? Do you have a passion for sharing the academic experience a university has to offer with prospective students and their families? If so, the University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for an Admissions Counselor II . Admissions Counselors educates first-year, adult, transfer, and graduate students, as well as parents/family members, and school counselors, about the University of Southern Maine and the college selection, application, and admissions process. This primary focus for this position is working with graduate students, graduate faculty and supporting the overall graduate admission process, from the inquiry to enrolled stages. This position does require extensive travel and requires extended hours including evenings and weekends, during various time periods. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of up to $45,301. These positions are located on the Portland and Gorham campus' with duties in Lewiston as needed. The work schedule is based primarily during business hours and may require evening and weekend on-call responsibilities. The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree with one-year previous work experience in college admissions
- Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license with proper insurance compliant with Maine requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy loads.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following: - Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 11, 2026 . We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211. EEO Statement The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Share this job - Facebook
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
Apply on website Send job Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Afternoon shift,