Admissions Counselor I - Mississippi State University

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling; Van Alstyne (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mississippi State University in Georgia seeks an Admissions Counselor I to recruit freshmen and represent the university to prospective students, parents, alumni and staff. The role involves travel within the assigned territory and active participation in recruitment events.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication and writing skills, with a focus on establishing relationships with guidance counselors and students.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area
• Valid Driver's license
• Experience working with students and families preferred

Responsabilidades

• Participates in developing operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
• Conducts all recruiting activities and follow‑up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Visits and participates at high schools, college fairs, students conferences, to recruit students and provide information to prospective students and their parents, and promote the college.
• Prepares correspondence for prospective students.
• Responds to email and telephone inquiries.
• Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and other official functions.
• Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.
• Assist with Orientation program.
• Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
• Assist with publications released by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Contact alumni president and/or recruiting chairpersons within assigned territory.
• Assist in visiting the community/junior colleges when the need arises.
• Maintain an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keep in contact with them.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors in assigned territory in the recruitment of prospective students.
• Works with Assistant Director and Regional Assistant Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Excellent writer

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Position Function

The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The Admissions Counselor’s foremost responsibility is one of the public relations, with the position focusing on the recruitment of freshman students to Mississippi State University.

Salary Grade

12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
• Conducts all recruiting activities and follow‑up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Visits and participates at high schools, college fairs, students conferences, to recruit students and provide information to prospective students and their parents, and promote the college.
• Prepares correspondence for prospective students.
• Responds to email and telephone inquires.
• Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and other official functions.
• Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.
• Assist with Orientation program.
• Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
• Assist with publications released by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Contact alumni president and/or recruiting chairpersons within assigned territory.
• Assist in visiting the community/junior colleges when the need arises.
• Maintain an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keep in contact with them.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors in assigned territory in the re3cruitment of prospective students.
• Works with Assistant Director and Regional Assistant Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: The Admission Counselor receives oral and written advice and/or instructions from the Assistant Director, Regional Assistant Director, and Associate Director for Recruiting.

Supervision Given: The Admission Counselor has indirect supervision over the support staff and student workers.

Relationships: The Admission Counselor serves as a liaison between prospective students and Mississippi State University.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area

Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum, experience working with students, parents, university administrators, and faculty would be preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Ability to work autonomously and independently
• Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
• Must be detailed oriented
• Excellent writer
• Must be a logical thinker
• Ability to recognize patterns and predict problemsAbility to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Position requires employee to reside within the territory they recruit in and requires extensive travel. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadline; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonable and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from person other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires standing, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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Additional Info

• Job Type : Full-Time
• Education Level : Bachelors Degree
• Experience Level : Entry Level
• Job Function : Admissions/enrollment
• Institution : Mississippi State University
• Job Title : Admissions Counselor I
• Job City, State : Georgia
• Location where the employee will be working : Regionally based
• Link to public posting : https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/jobs/admissions-counselor-i-georgia-united-states