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Admissions Counselor - Online Degrees
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What they do
An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.
$56,455 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Admissions Counselor
- Online Degrees Full Time
JR-10541 JOB SUMMARY
Reviews admission applications and supporting materials, providing guidance and support to prospective online students throughout the application and enrollment process. Evaluates and processes transfer credit for admitted students, assists with determining LIFE Scholarship eligibility, and ensures compliance with the South Carolina REACH Act. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES
30%
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Application and Data Management:
Reviews academic records and application materials for prospective students, issuing and communicating admission decisions on a rolling basis for the fall, spring, and summer terms. Assists with the review of LIFE Scholarship eligibility and verifies
SC REACH
Act compliance for incoming transfer students. 30%
- Guidance and Support: Communicates with prospective students in-person, by telephone, and through electronic communication, offering detailed interpretation of the University's admissions requirements and transfer credit policies. Also engages with faculty and institutional partners. 25%
- Transfer Credit Processing and Evaluation: Evaluates transcripts and course equivalencies for incoming students and assists with adding transfer credit to academic record. Manages and maintains data in the Transfer Course Equivalency List (TCEL). 5%
- Recruitment: Represents the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at college fairs and during private visits to schools across the state. 10%
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB CODE
CB70
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Time-Limited (TLP)
Staff Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB
KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: % Stand for
Prolonged Period:
% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %
WORKING CONDITIONS
None:
%
WORK SCHEDULE
Standard Hours:
37.5 COMPENSATION
INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range 42000
- 46000 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
- Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 1, 2026 MILITARY
AND VETERAN
Military Equivalency :
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference:
South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
CLOSING STATEMENT
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status. To apply, visit https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Clemson_Careers/job/CLEMSON-SC/Admissions-Counselor
- -Online-Degrees_
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance