27-007 Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Position #27-007

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation Technology Center in Vienna, WV.  We are not a branch of West Virginia University.  We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

08/13/2026 with an application deadline of 08/27/2026

Employment Status

Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position. 

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
• This is a 37.50 hour per week position. 
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission

Shift

Variable. Standard hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Primary Location

Main Campus – 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104

Pay Grade

04 ($18.46 - $23.33 per hour) Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Function/Summary

Plan and implement enrollment management and student services programs, on and off campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in communications, counseling education, marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience:  

• Preferred: Six months of customer service in higher education or similar organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of institutional software such as Banner, Oracle, Microsoft Office or similar software
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive material

Duties/Responsibilities

40% Recruitment and Admissions

• Represent WVU Parkersburg and disseminate information to potential students, including serving as first contact to prospective and returning students and initiating correspondence with prospective students, parents, and community members.
• Answer questions regarding enrollment management policies and procedures, remaining current admission requirements curriculum development, financial aid requirements and regulations concerning the release of student information.  
• Coordinate, implement, and attend recruiting activities, and programs including but not limited to college days/fairs and high school visits.

• Maintain inventory of recruiting materials

30% Enrollment Services

• Serve as host for new students who do not have an appointment for enrollment services by determining admission status and assisting with the applications process using the approved checklist.
• Plan or participate in special programs and events including new student orientation, open houses and Graduation.

• Conduct outbound calling per approved checklist and analyses results as requested.
• Maintain contact applicants and recruits in CRM (Free Agent)

30% Other

• Maintain cross-training knowledge in order to provide for backup across the Student Services division.
• Represent WVU Parkersburg on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and meetings at regional and state level.
• Assist supervisor with public speaking assignments to promote WVU Parkersburg.
• Maintain membership in state and national advising and admissions professional organizations.
• Participate in evening and weekend events that help promote WVU Parkersburg and recruit students.
• Other duties as assigned.

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.