Admissions Counselor
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Posting Details
Position Information Position Number
007346
Position Title Admissions Counselor - 007346
Division Academic Affairs Department
320700 - New Student Recruitment
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in enrollment services or in a higher education setting is preferred.
Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's New Student Recruitment Office is seeking to hire an Admissions Counselor. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions- Meets strategic enrollment goals set by the Office of New Student Recruitment for specific populations as assigned.
- Works at a high level of autonomy.
- Travels extensively to high schools and colleges in his or her defined territory and surrounding states to recruit prospective students and make presentations.
- Attends various meetings, events, college fairs and other functions which may require overnight and weekend stays.
- Works with the USA Banner system and CRM program (State).
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date reporting to reflect outcomes of recruitment efforts.
- Collaborates with university professionals and disseminates the University message to prospective students and families.
- Corresponds in a professional manner with prospective students by telephone, letter, email and social media.
- Counsels with prospective students and families.
- Accesses student files and determines status information.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable University, state and federal regulations.
- Moves boxes and cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
12/09/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular
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- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- Yes
- No
- USA website
- Linked In
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Word of mouth
- Other
Optional Documents
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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