Admissions Counselor - FT

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Admissions Counselor - FT Department Student Support Program Location Lincoln Job Category Professional Job Type FT Posting Number 02167 Position End Date

Position Summary Information

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for providing educational and vocational advising services to current and prospective students for the College at assigned locations.

The Admissions Counselor collects and analyzes information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and other professional sources in order to appraise interests, abilities, and personality characteristics to aid students in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. The full-time regular position provides prospective students with necessary information to make informed choices about careers and College programs of study, to guide students toward choosing Southeast Community College, to provide information and assistance as needed in other areas of Enrollment and Student Affairs, and to present a positive public image of the College.

The Admissions Office at Southeast Community College is a student-centered team that embraces positivity, compassionate leadership, collaboration, and strong relationships, both on and off campus. Team members enjoy working with others, are committed to helping others achieve goals, and value excellence. A strong commitment to students, adaptability, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor are trademarks of the team.

Southeast Community College is a dynamic environment that values input, reflection, transparency, compassion, respect, and positivity. The College's organizational culture is a key part of the institution's strategic plan and is integrated into daily operations.

Essential Functions

Assist Individuals with Career Development Activities:

• Assist current and prospective students in developing educational goals leading to career and employment choices based on individual abilities, interests, and personality characteristics.
• Administer, score, and interpret career guidance and other assessment instruments; provides occupational and educational information to enable individuals to formulate career decisions.

Collaborate with Campus Assessment and Testing Services:

• Collaborate with Assessment and Testing Services to provide advising services to current and prospective students who have completed college placement testing.
• Assist in off-site test administration and test score interpretation with prospective students.
• Assist in the interpretation and implications of test scores as they relate to the admissions and registration process.
• Follow up on student referrals from the Assessment and Testing Center to interpret placement scores and advise students on course placement, career development, program admission, developmental coursework, and appropriate testing resources.

Provide Pre-Admission Advising and Advising for Visiting Students:

• Provide presentations, workshops, and individual and group meetings to prospective and visiting students regarding educational opportunities at Southeast Community College.
• Administer, score, and interpret basic academic skill assessment instruments and assist visiting students in identifying effective remediation techniques.
• Assist with general registration activities. Routinely assist visiting students with course registration and advising.
• Provide applicants for admission with information regarding College admissions and specific program requirements, deadlines, and information.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students regarding the admissions process and transitioning to college.

Assist Individuals with Academic Concerns:

• Respond to staff and student referrals relating to academic issues.
• Help students with college adjustment concerns and refer individuals to appropriate resources on campus, community agencies, institutions, or specialists as necessary to secure appropriate ancillary or long-term services.
• Collaborate with Enrollment and Student Affairs staff to reinstate dismissed visiting students and support at-risk student populations.

Conduct Campus Tours and Informational Sessions:

• Conduct individual and group campus tours.
• Provide individual and group career counseling/informational sessions.
• Participate in on-campus recruiting events and new student onboarding programming.

Functions as A Member of the Admissions & Testing Team:

• Interact with colleagues, students, and staff in a manner that promotes a positive image of the Admissions and Testing teams and the College.
• Support the College-wide effort to promote/facilitate institutional services such as recruitment, enrollment, placement, and orientation.

Record Maintenance and Data Management:

• Utilize and maintain records associated with student admissions and advising.
• Enter, analyze, interpret, and discern admissions data and trends, identify barriers to enrollment, and work as part of the Admissions team to develop strategies to effectively communicate with and recruit prospective students.
• Utilize technology-based platforms to monitor, support, and communicate with students during the admissions and advising process.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other Enrollment and Student Affairs units, divisions, and local service agencies.
• Coordinate referrals for the delivery of College support services.
• Participate in local, state, and regional associations and other groups concerned with admissions and recruiting, testing and assessment, academic advising, career planning, or special needs issues.
• Provide career information to faculty, staff, and others as requested.
• Assist the Administrative Director of Admissions with the acquisition of resource materials appropriate for Admissions.
• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with applying professional advising methods and techniques in a variety of situations.

• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public.

• Knowledge and ability to collect, arrange, and interpret data in both written and verbal formats.

• Skills and abilities necessary to describe various vocational programs and occupations in a factual, clear, and concise manner in both verbal and written formats.

• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate student data systems. Experience with online research and career and educational assessment instruments.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employees must be able to perform the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Work at a desk for extended periods of time, continuously 2-4 hours and up to 8 hours.

• Present for extended periods of time, continuously 2 - 4 hours and up to 8 hours.

• Provide tours for up to 1.5 hours while listening and talking. Surfaces may include cement, grass, rock, or dirt, and can be flat or include various degrees of incline.

• Ability to operate a computer, computer mouse, keyboard, phone, and other office equipment continuously.

• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

• Climb stairs; climb stairs carrying up to 30 pounds; climb stairs while talking.

• Bend, kneel, stoop, and squat to floor level on a regular basis.

• Reach with hands and arms above the head, in front of the body, and below knee level.

• Provide tours outside in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• Ability to get in and out of, ride in, and drive a College-owned vehicle on a regular basis up to 100 miles.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, human relations, psychology, or other related field.
• Two (2) years* of professional work experience at a secondary and/or post-secondary institution in one or more areas of College Student Affairs.
• A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of work experience. College Student Affairs is defined as: Admission, Recruitment, Testing, Financial Aid, Counseling, Placement, Assessment, Career and/or Academic Advising, Retention, or Registration.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in counseling, higher education administration, psychology, human relations or related field.
• Counseling, teaching, recruiting or advising experience

Salary

$57,185 per year

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars - Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan - Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m.and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 06/10/2026 Close Date 06/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.

Quick Link https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/12372

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B?

• Yes

• No

• • Employment Offers are conditional upon successfully completing all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (where appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current or former SCC employee or student?

• Yes

• No

• • Where did you see this posting? Which newspaper, website, College site or from a friend?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document