Admissions Counselor I

Admissions Counselor

I JOB NO

510458

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time 12-Month

DEPARTMENT

411200 - Enrollment Services

LOCATION

Main Campus - Starkville, MS

CATEGORIES

Professional

POSITION OPEN DATE

Apr 13 2026

Position Function:

The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The Admission Counselor's 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:

• Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
• Participates in the implementation and developing of the daily campus visit program for prospective students and their families
• Prepares correspondence for prospective students
• Responds to email and telephone inquires.
• Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and other official functions.
• Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.
• Assist with Orientation program.
• Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
• Assist with publications released by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Assist in visiting high schools or community/junior colleges when the need arises.
• Maintain an updated list of outstanding prospective students that have visited campus to keep in contact with them.
• Participates in the development of specialized visits for high school and community college counselors
• Participates in the implementation of specialized visit opportunities for prospective students
• Works with Assistant Director and Associate Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

The Admission Counselor receives oral and written advice and/or instructions from the Assistant Director, Associate Director, and Director of Student Recruitment 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:

Focus Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area Bachelor's degree. Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum, experience working with students, parents, university administrators, and faculty would be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills 2. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies 3. Ability to work autonomously and independently 4. Exceptional work effort and highly motivated 5. Must be detailed oriented 6. Excellent writer 7. Must be a logical thinker 8. Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems 9. Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches 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: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.edu 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, (662) 325-5839.