Northern Michigan University is seeking applications for an Admissions Counselor, Senior 
Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director of Admissions. There is one position available 
with the potential to be filled at any of the listed levels consistent with selected applicant's 
experience. Levels include: Admissions Counselor, Senior Admissions Counselor or 
Assistant Director of Admissions. The position manages a Minnesota recruitment territory 
and is based remotely within a reasonable driving distance from the Twin Cities. Initial 
training will be provided at the NMU campus in Marquette, Michigan, but this is a remote 
position. Remote staff spend time on campus approximately 4 times per year for 2-5 days.
The Admissions Counselor and Senior Admissions Counselor levels are responsible for 
meeting enrollment goals of a recruitment region or specific population and/or 
participation/satisfaction goals of assigned programs/activities. The Assistant Director of 
Admissions level will manage a recruitment region and/or specialized recruitment programs, 
oversee the operation of specialized functions with the Office, initiate new programs/services 
and assist the Director in a variety of areas.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Valid motor vehicle driver's 
license.

Admissions Counselor:
Two years of student experience in college admissions or campus leadership positions or six
months of professional experience in any of the following:
a. working with college students in a college/university setting;
b. working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, or college/career adviser;
c. working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales or corporate staff 
recruitment.

Senior Admissions Counselor:
One year of professional experience in college admissions and one year of professional 
experience in any one of the following:
a. working with college students in a college/university setting;
b. working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, or college/career adviser;
c. working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales or corporate staff 
recruitment.

Assistant Director of Admissions:
Two years of professional experience in college admissions and one year of experience in 
any of the following:
a. working with college students in a college/university setting;
b. working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, or college/career adviser;
c. working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales or corporate staff 
recruitment.

Required knowledge/skills/abilities: 
Admissions Counselor, Senior Admissions Counselor and Assistant Director of Admissions:
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This 
includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation 
of customer satisfaction.
Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skills and interpersonal skills.
Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as 
they do.
Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of 
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management-Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning-Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future 
problem-solving and decision-making.

Admissions Counselor and Senior Admissions Counselor only:
Knowledge of business principles involved in planning and resource use.
Ability to work as part of an admissions team, working cooperatively with staff within the 
department, as well as with other departments.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and determine relevance for a specific 
audience.
Ability to apply university and department protocols to one's work.
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong in order to be able to anticipate 
the need for and plan solutions.

Admissions Counselor only:
Ability to acquire knowledge related to the college search process, university academic 
programs, services and policies; admissions policies and procedures.

Senior Admissions Counselor only:
Knowledge related to the college search process, university academic programs, services 
and policies; admissions policies and procedures.

Assistant Director of Admissions only:
Extensive knowledge related to the college search process, university academic programs, 
services and policies; broad and detailed understanding of admissions policies, procedures, 
and accepted admissions practices.
Working knowledge of student information systems, electronic communications and computer 
technologies and ability to learn new related technologies.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, 
and interests; and learning and motivation.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource 
allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and 
resources.
Ability to coordinate efforts and work as part of an admissions team, working cooperatively 
with staff within the department, as well as with other departments.
Ability to make decisions and problem-solve.
Demonstrated ability to operationalize recruitment strategies and meet recruitment goals.
Ability to serve in a mentoring role to junior staff.

The position is traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with some evening and 
weekend work required. Requires about 50% travel (some overnight). The targeted minimum 
salaries are $41,360 for the Admissions Counselor; $44,240 for the Senior Admissions 
Counselor; or $47,200 for the Assistant Director of Admissions

Northern Michigan University, with 7,900 students and 177 degree programs, is located along 
the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top 
spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at 
www.nmu.edu/marquette. For a summary of the benefits offered by Northern Michigan 
University, visit http://www.nmu.edu/hr/benefit-summaries and select administrative 
professional.

Submit NMU staff application, cover letter and resume utilizing our on-line application process 
by accessing https://workatnmu.nmu.edu. All required application materials must be submitted 
electronically by January 31, 2022.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals 
with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. 

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Valid motor vehicle driver's 
license.