Admissions Counselor I
Admissions Counselor I
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Job Description
Position Function:
The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students parents alumni faculty and staff. The Admission Counselors foremost responsibility is one of public relations with this position focusing on the recruitment of freshman students to Mississippi State University.
Salary Grade:12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include extensive travel for school visitations individual counseling with students and parents follow-up correspondence telephone marketing public relations related to student recruitment and all other aspects of student recruitment.
1. Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives for the unit.
2. Recommends implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
3. Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
4. Conducts all recruiting activities and follow-up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
5. Visits and participates at high schools colleges college fairs student conferences to recruit students provide information to prospective students and their parents and promote the college.
6. Prepares correspondence for prospective students.
7. Responds to email and telephone inquiries.
8. Represents Mississippi State University at conferences meetings and other official functions.
9. Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.
10. Assist with the Orientation program.
11. Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
12. Assist with publications released by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
13. Contact alumni presidents and/or recruiting chairpersons within assigned territory.
14. Assist in visiting the community/junior colleges when the need arises.
15. Maintain an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keep in contact with them.
16. Work closely with high school guidance counselors in assigned territory in the recruitment of prospective students.
17. Works with Assistant Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Admission Counselor receives oral and written advice and/or instructions from the Associate Director for Recruiting.
SUPERVISION GIVEN: The Admission Counselor has indirect supervision over the support staff and student workers.
RELATIONSHIPS: The Admission Counselor serves as a liaison between prospective students and Mississippi State University
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree. Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum experience working with students parents university administrators and faculty would be preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in using relevant software and databases
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to travel for recruitment events and activities
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong customer service skills
Well developed written and verbal skills
Ability to make data driven decisions
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Position requires extensive travel. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadline; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonable and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires standing walking stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: must apply online at and attach a cover letter and resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
