Texas Regional Senior Admissions Counselor

Position: TEXAS REGIONAL SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR #00097508
Hiring Department

Admissions

The Admissions Office serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students and supports them through application and onboarding processes. Recruitment activities include campus visits, outreach events, and enrollment communications. Roles in Admissions involve recruitment outreach, application review, and coordination of enrollment communications.

Job Description

This position will be based in Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro Area, Texas, and will perform significant recruiting and admissions activities throughout selected Texas markets. Responsibilities include meeting with prospective students, attending college fairs, scheduling high school visits, coordinating special events, collaborating with alumni ambassadors, and working closely with Houston-based admissions counselor to support statewide recruitment needs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Represent Missouri S&T at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and recruitment programs throughout Texas

* Advise and assist prospective students by explaining admissions requirements, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, and campus life

* Travel regularly within assigned Texas markets, including some evening and weekend commitments

* Build strong relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community partners, and campus stakeholders

* Manage recruitment territories by utilizing data to plan travel, making admissions decision, and maintaining consistent communication with students

* Coordinate closely with the Houston-based admissions counselor to align recruitment strategies, share insights, and support event needs across Texas

* Engage and collaborate with alumni ambassadors to strengthen their involvement in recruitment activities and enhance the university's presence across Texas

* Plan and host special recruitment events for prospective students, both regionally and on campus;
Collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners to coordinate logistics

* Record communication with prospective students through electronic data entry systems

* Perform other duties as assigned

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm with weekend and evening travel

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

* Direct experience in student recruitment

* Three or more years of experience in student recruitment, marketing, sales, or other highly interactive promotional fields

* Strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication abilities; self-motivated and outstanding interpersonal skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with People Soft and Slate preferred; strong comfort with technology, social media, and data analysis

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $19.00-$23.50 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 008

University

Title:

STUDENT RECRUITMENT SPCLST SR

To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Community Information

University Information

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery.

Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla

Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational…