Admissions Counselor Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Admissions Counselor I

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 public relations, focusing on the recruitment of freshman students to Mississippi State University.

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 12. This position is 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.

Conducts all recruiting activities and follow-up with prospective students in an assigned territory.

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.

Prepares correspondence for prospective students.

Responds to email and telephone inquiries.

Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and other official functions.

Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.

Assists with the Orientation program.

Keeps current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.

Assists with publications released by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.

Contacts alumni presidents and/or recruiting chairpersons within assigned territory.

Assists in visiting the community/junior colleges when the need arises.

Maintains an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keeps in contact with them.

Works closely with high school guidance counselors in assigned territory in the recruitment of prospective students.

Works with Assistant Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.

Performs 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

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students, parents, university administrators, and faculty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Ability to work autonomously and independently.
Exceptional work effort and highly motivated.
Must be detail oriented.
Excellent writer.
Must be a logical thinker.

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.

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.

Accommodation

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325‑3713 or adatate.edu.

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