Admissions Counselor

SDBOR; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Office of Admissions is seeking an Admissions Counselor to lead recruitment efforts, manage territory activities, and support enrollment goals. Strong communication, creativity in outreach, and University familiarity are valued for success in this on-campus role.

Responsibilities include counseling families, processing prospective student data, and coordinating with financial aid as needed; a Bachelor's degree and driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and valid driver’s license required.
• Related admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USD campus and admission standards desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop recruiting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Territory management for recruitment and outreach.
• Marketing and recruitment activities on and off campus.
• Assist in financial aid as necessary.
• Database management and record keeping.
• Counsel prospective students and families.
• Contribute to enrollment management goals.
• Evaluate prospective students and participate in admission decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Creativity in recruiting

Campus knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of South Dakota Office of Admissions is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented, self-motivated individual for the position of Admissions Counselor. Responsibilities include territory management, marketing and recruitment activities on and off campus, assist in financial aid as necessary, database management, counseling prospective students and families, contributing to overall enrollment management goals, evaluating prospective students and participating in the selection of applicants for admission.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree and valid driver’s license required. Related admissions experience preferred.

Knowledge of The University of South Dakota campus, departments, and admission standards desirable. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), be self-starters, and have the ability to be creative in developing recruiting opportunities, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the contact us section of this webpage for more information.

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Contact Information

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455