Regional Admissions Counselor - Admissions and Student Programs

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Department:
Admissions and New Student Programs

Regional Admissions Counselor – Admissions and New Student Programs – Full‑Time – Remote work opportunities available for this position (must reside in the metro St. Louis, Missouri area).

Southeast Missouri State University's Office of Admissions and New Student Programs is seeking a professional to develop recruitment strategies and execute outreach in the greater St. Louis region. The Regional Admissions Counselor must reside in the metro St. Louis area and work from their home to assist prospective students with college planning, admissions, and enrollment.

The successful candidate will be a self‑motivated, results‑oriented, energetic professional who can succeed working remotely. They will be a member of the University's admissions team – a team that is student‑focused and committed to offering personal support for every student to persist in college and complete their degree.

This role is integral to the University's enrollment management efforts and is responsible for developing new student and transfer enrollment to meet institutional goals.

• Guide new students through college visit, application, and enrollment steps
• Develop relationships with prospective students, family members, high school counselors, community‑based organizations, and other external constituents
• Collaborate with school districts to deliver early awareness, financial aid, and college planning presentations
• Coordinate webinars and personalized video outreach
• Host community‑based events
• Travel regularly, including evenings and weekends
• Visit schools to meet with prospective students and school counselors
• Perform public speaking
• Contact prospective students weekly by telephone, email, text and in‑person
• Engage in virtual and in‑person recruitment activities
• Maintain accurate student records in the University's customer relationship management (CRM) and student information systems
• Attend Alumni events
• Participate in trainings and special events on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau
• Maintain a valid driver's license

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• One or more years of professional work experience
• Reside in the metro St. Louis area and work from residence
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with both internal and external University constituents
• Strong evidence of computer skills, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet experience
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to both large and small groups
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel extensively with or without accommodations and work alternate work schedules, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of publications and display materials with or without accommodations
• Possess a valid state driver's license
• Demonstrates innovative approaches in problem‑solving
• Exercises sound judgment
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by January 27, 2026
. The position will remain open until filled.

Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete:

• Letter of interest addressing all required position qualifications
• Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date, if not provided.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):
Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student‑centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of…