Admissions Counselor Position Available In Greene, Missouri

Admissions Counselor Missouri State University – 4.3 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time $18.27 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Recruiting Organizational skills Campus recruitment Communication skills Marketing Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Position Information Position Title Admissions Counselor Work Location Springfield Campus Department Admissions HR Home Department 080121 ADMISSIONS Pay Grade 41 Proposed Salary 18.27/hour Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt General Function The Admissions Counselor represents Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits and counsels prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence halls, student organizations and activities. Description of Primary Duties 1. Contributes to the achievement of University enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by representing Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits; advising prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence halls, student organizations and activities; assisting with the development of publications used for admissions and recruitment; responding to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries; meeting with visiting students and parents; and planning activities and events, both on and off-campus, for prospective students/families and high school counselors. 2. Develops and implements recruitment and communication strategies designed to increase the number of students enrolling from an assigned territory, plans and implements successful recruitment events and high school visits, analyzes the recruitment plan for the assigned territory, and exercises fiscal responsibility in using budget resources related to travel expenses. 3. Utilizes CRM in conjunction with other marketing tools and third-party systems to communicate and engage with prospective students via text, email, and phone. 4. Analyzes institutional recruitment data as well as data from testing services to target recruitment efforts for successful enrollment outcomes. 5. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Associate Director, Admissions. 6. Assists with meeting enrollment, recruitment, and student service objectives of the University by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education:

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience:

No specific work experience is required. Two or more years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Good organizational skills are required. Familiarity with information database systems, marketing tools, customer relationship management (CRM), and other software products, such as Microsoft Office is preferred.

Effort:

This position transports and sets up unassisted recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Some data entry and computer work is required.

License:

A valid driver’s license is required.

Other:

The scope of the job requires frequent consecutive overnight and weekend travel, primarily during the fall and spring semesters. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1261-admissions-counselor.htm Open Date 06/16/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is July 1, 2025. Review of applications will continue until filled. Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, , 417-836-4252. Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20250127FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/82250