Admissions Counselor (Atlanta, GA)
Admissions Counselor (Atlanta, GA)
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The University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi fondly referred to as Ole Miss stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant inclusive community where every member student faculty and staff can achieve their fullest potential.
Department Summary
The Office of Admissions employs more than 50 staff members with primary responsibilities for the recruitment admission and enrollment of undergraduate domestic students. The department is comprised of a skilled group of employees who strive to represent the university professionally and courteously to internal and external constituents. The department encourages professional development educational advancement and consistent internal communication. The Office of Admissions has a variety or roles and work environments including on-campus staff remote staff and positions that allow for extensive travel.
Role Specifications
Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page
Family -Student & Academic Services
Sub-Family -Admissions and Recruitment
Career Track / Level - P1
Grade -4
Role Summary
Implements recruitment plans organizes events works with staff and student/alumni volunteers evaluates admissions applications and represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting admitting and enrolling a talented geographically diverse student body.
The primary responsibilities of this position include communicating with prospective students and families attending recruitment events at high schools community colleges and other venue planning and executing recruitment events away from campus assisting with special visit days and conferences for prospective students and families evaluating student academic credentials providing admissions counseling and direction to prospective students and supporting the overall mission of the university and the Division of Enrollment Management.
This position will be based in the greater Atlanta GA metropolitan area and will recruit students from the state of Georgia.
Examples of Work Performed
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Communicating with prospective students and families
- Attending recruitment events at high schools community colleges and other venue
- Planning and executing recruitment events away from campus
- Assisting with special visit days and conferences for prospective students and families
- Evaluating student academic credentials
- Providing admissions counseling and direction to prospective students
- Supporting the overall mission of the university and the Division of Enrollment Management.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include but are not limited to the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities.
2. Receives evaluates and responds to freshman and transfer student applications according to established policies and procedures.
3. Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution.
4. Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new program development.
5. Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
6. Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
7. Identifies promotes and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach recruitment and admission.
Minimum Education/Experience
Education:Bachelors Degree
Experience:No Experience Required
An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis.
Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.
Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.
Vision: Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger handle or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Employment Type
Full-Time
