Admissions Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

York Technical College is hiring an Admissions Coordinator to recruit students, advise applicants, and guide them through enrollment steps. The role collaborates with Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and the Registrar to support successful enrollment and timely completion of applications.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in college admissions or related student services; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred for advancement.
• 3+ years in college admissions, recruitment, or enrollment services.
• Experience guiding applicants through admissions and enrollment steps.

Responsibilities

• Prospect student recruitment through campus tours, fairs, and events.
• Advise applicants on admissions requirements, programs, and timelines.
• Coordinate enrollment steps with advising, financial aid, and registrar.
• Communicate with students via phone, email, and CRM campaigns.
• Track enrollment activity using SIS and CRM; report trends.

Skills

Student recruitment

Admissions counseling

Enrollment management

CRM communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SIS

CRM

Job description

Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Admissions Coordinator Performs The Following Functions

• Prospective Student Recruitment & Outreach - Recruit prospective students through campus tours, high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, and virtual events. Serve as a primary point of contact for new student inquiries. Represent the college at recruitment and outreach events to engage prospective students and community partners. Support outreach efforts for designated student types, including first-time-in-college, transfer, and students transitioning from dual enrollment.
• Admissions Advising & Application Support - Guide prospective students through the admissions process, including application completion, residency determination, and placement requirements. Provide accurate information regarding academic programs, career pathways, and enrollment timelines. Assist students in understanding admissions requirements and next steps toward enrollment.
• Enrollment Navigation & Registration Support - Coordinate with Academic Advising, Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office, and Academic Divisions to support student enrollment. Assist students with course selection, registration processes, and understanding academic requirements. Monitor application and enrollment progress, following up with students to resolve outstanding steps.
• Communication & Student Engagement - Conduct proactive communication via phone, email, text, and CRM campaigns. Maintain timely, student-centered responses to inquiries. Document interactions and update student records in the SIS system and CRM. Partner with Enrollment Communications to ensure consistent messaging.
• Data Tracking & Reporting - Track recruitment, application, and enrollment activity using SIS and CRM systems. Monitor enrollment trends and support reporting for admissions and enrollment planning. Use data insights to improve recruitment strategies and student engagement.
• College & Departmental Collaboration - Participate in admissions, recruitment, and enrollment initiatives supporting institutional goals. Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Services, and Marketing to support recruitment and onboarding efforts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of recent experience in college admissions, recruitment, enrollment services, advising, or a related student-services field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Admissions Counseling, or a related discipline

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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• Yes
• No

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• Required Question