Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

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Closing Date:

09/08/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Academic AffairsNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

Student Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter works under the direction of the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services and serves as a key point of contact for prospective and incoming students. This position builds relationships with applicants, guides students through the admissions process, and connects them with academic programs, services, and resources to support a successful transition to college. The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter also represents the college at recruitment and community events and works collaboratively across departments to promote student enrollment, engagement, and success.

The primary work location for this position is the Nashville Campus, with regular travel required to the Ashdown and De Queen campuses, as well as other locations as needed for recruitment, outreach, and college activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Engage with prospective and incoming students to build relationships and provide guidance throughout the admissions process.
• Manage an assigned applicant caseload, including tracking applicant progress, maintaining accurate records, and completing required follow-up.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential student records, documentation, and data.
• Clearly communicate admissions requirements and processes, academic program information, and available college services and resources.
• Assist students in identifying educational and career goals and connecting those goals with appropriate academic pathways.
• Collaborate across departments and campuses to provide accurate information and support a coordinated student experience.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, schools, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of student recruitment, enrollment, engagement, and campus events.
• Travel regularly between the Nashville, Ashdown, and De Queen campuses and to other locations as needed to support recruitment, outreach, and college activities.
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current on admissions practices, college programs, and student services.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Admissions & Enrollment Services and the college.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and interact professionally in a variety of recruitment and college settings.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between the Nashville, Ashdown, and De Queen campuses and to other locations as needed for recruitment and college activities.
• Must successfully complete required criminal background and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated résumé, and a copy of college transcripts. Applications received without the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

$28,633 annually, plus an excellent benefits package.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated résumé, and a copy of college transcripts. Applications received without the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes