YourPace Admissions Specialist

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a YourPace Admissions Specialist to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to providing proactive, student-centered support to adult undergraduate and graduate students in our competency-based education programs. This full-time, remote position plays a key role in guiding prospective students from inquiry to enrollment while supporting a seamless admissions experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and collaborating across departments to support student success.

This is a fully remote position with work hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST, or as determined by the Vice President of Enrollment Services. Occasional travel to the University of Maine at Presque Isle may be required for training or university events.

 To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills, please refer to the job description here.

The salary for this full time, remote position is $45,300.32. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Required Qualifications: 

•  Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with an associate's degree combined with related experience in admissions, tutoring, counseling, customer service, or sales will be considered. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Related sales or marketing experience preferred. 
• Related admissions and recruitment experience preferred

Candidates must have access to a stable and reliable internet connection with speeds of at least 25 Mbps; hotspots are not acceptable for this position. A dedicated, distraction-free workspace is also required to support confidential phone and Zoom conversations with students in accordance with university policy and FERPA regulations. The workspace must be able to accommodate a full workstation setup, including two monitors, docking stations, and other required equipment. Additionally, the selected candidate must complete an annual Remote Work Agreement Form as a condition of employment. 

 

How to apply 

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page.   

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following: 

• Cover letter
• Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm (EST). Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.
• A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.
• Please note: The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

 

About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 3,000 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. 

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine.The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that ben