Admissions Counselor

Posting Number:

NE

Job Title:

Admissions Counselor

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Recruitment

Summary of

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruits high school students to MSU through college visits, fairs, and meetings with prospective high school students.

• Inform, advise and counsel prospective students and their families about the university.
• Make off-campus visitations to high schools and appropriate non-school programs to provide information about the university.
• Attendance at weekend and evening events.
• Participate in the panning of the recruitment plan for the office.
• Assist in the general administrative and, at times, clerical responsibilities of the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must have experience with student recruitment-related activities.
• Excellent writing skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to use discretionary judgment.
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and time management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Posting Date:

07/21/2026

Closing Date:

08/04/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$17.59 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

106

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment.