Admissions Counselor

Peru State College; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 37,401 - 45,712; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit and counsel prospective students regarding admissions and enrollment processes. The role involves managing a recruiting territory from an office in Chadron, Nebraska, and includes extensive travel to various events.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or related work experience and strong skills in public speaking and analytical abilities. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license and clear a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required.
• Experience in college admissions or public relations preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of software preferably including experience with student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students regarding admissions.
• Manage assigned recruiting territory from an office in Chadron.
• Plan and conduct visits to various events for recruitment.

Skills

Public speaking experience

Computer skills

Database skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

When creating a hiring proposal please use position number 660171 for the second hire.

Position Information

Job Title: Admissions Counselor

Nature of Work: Recruit and counsel prospective students regarding the admissions and enrollment process. Report and track student admissions information. Includes extensive travel.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manage assigned recruiting territory from an office in Chadron, Nebraska.
• Extensive travel to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events within assigned recruiting territory.
• Identify and recruit both campus based as well as online prospective students.
• Plan and conduct visits to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events.
• Contacts prospective students (leads) and provides accurate and complete information about the Campus and the programs of education, both undergraduate and graduate as well as campus based and online students, offered by CSC in a factual and ethical manner.
• Manage and organize inquiries received for both campus based and online learners.
• Take inquiry calls from all potential students interested in knowing or receiving information about CSC campus based and online programs. Make outbound phone calls to potential students that have expressed interest in attending the Campus or taking online courses.
• Return web inquiries and calls promptly to all potential students.
• Compose and send personal email and written correspondence.
• Assists applicants in completing application and enrollment paperwork, and executes such paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Excellent knowledge of software preferably including experience with student information systems.
• Review EMP queries for status of pre-applicants and applicants.
• Maintain a social media presence.
• Assist in developing prospective student publications and promotional displays.
• Contribute ideas and provide input regarding advertising opportunities.
• Seek out opportunities for CSC promotional displays in assigned territory.
• Contribute ideas and provide input regarding the viewbook.
• Provide enrollment assistance to new and current students.
• Provide general information to prospective students, counselors, advisors and parent about CSC housing, scholarships, health services, tutoring, advising and other campus offices.
• Assist with tours, open houses, On-Campus Registration sessions and New Student Orientation as need.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college admissions or public relations.
• Public speaking experience.
• Computer, database and analytical skills.

Physical Demands

Valid driver’s license required.

Other Requirements

Successful background records check. Satisfactory evaluation of driving record.

Salary Information

Salary: $41,557

FTE: 1.000

FLSA: FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status: NSCPA

Number of Vacancies: 2

Posting Number: PS1684P

Desired Start Date: 07/06/2026

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.