Admissions Counselor

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to perform professional duties in student services within the Office of Admissions.

You will evaluate academic credentials, communicate with prospective students and families, travel for recruitment, promote the university at events, and support admissions processes to ensure accurate information and positive applicant experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates academic credentials and reviews application information to ensure alignment with procedures and documents interactions.
• Maintains a full travel or online recruitment schedule per assigned territory and SC travel expense guidelines.
• Promotes the University at college fairs, recruitment events, and information sessions; assists in admissions events.
• Meets with prospective students and high school counselors regarding admissions activity and recruitment processes.
• Provides accurate information on admission and curriculum to foster positive prospective student experiences with the University.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Admissions Counselor

Full Time

JR-10451

JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional duties in one or more student services program areas at an institution of higher education.

JOB DUTIES

Evaluation, Decision Making, and Communication: Evaluates academic credentials and reviews application information of potential students to ensure consistent alignment with current Admissions Office, Admissions Committee, and University procedures. Makes admissions decisions and initiates communication with prospective students and their parents utilizing University technology and processes to appropriately document these interactions. Travel and Recruitment Territory/Population Management: Maintains a full travel or online contact schedule for assigned recruitment territory or population. Must follow the State of South Carolina's guide for travel expenses. Promotion Representation and Guidance: Promotes and represents the University to prospective students, their families, and school officials at college fairs, recruitment events, and information sessions. Assists in the development and operation of admissions sponsored events. Meets with prospective students and high school counselors regarding admissions activity and recruitment processes. Provides accurate information on admission and curriculum to foster positive prospective student experiences with the University.

JOB CODE

CB70

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 5% Walk or move about: 5% Stand for Prolonged Period: 100% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Expected Salary Range: $42000 - 46000
• Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 2, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

• Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
• Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.