Admissions Counselor II – Recruit & Empower Students

MSU Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Employee wellness

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

MSU Billings is seeking an Admissions Counselor II to recruit students for the MSUB and City College campuses. You will engage with high school graduates, transfer students, and adult learners through face-to-face, virtual, phone, text, and email communications to support inquiries from first contact through enrollment.

The role emphasizes customer service, cross-training in MSUB programs, and collaboration with campus partners. Evening/weekend travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Demonstrated commitment to students and to public education
• High-level of professionalism and creativity
• Ability to seek out opportunities and venues to recruit students
• Demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse populations
• Proven ability to work well both independently and as a positive and contributing member of a team
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively interact and develop working & professional relationships
• Ability to navigate computer programs including Microsoft Office Products
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, other non-traditional hours and travel
• Knowledge of basic skills in active listening, rapport building and/or individualized student support models
• Experience working in team settings and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising sound judgment
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Travels (out of state and within Montana) representing MSUB to visit with prospective students about University and City College programs and opportunities
• Establishes and maintains relationship with high school and college personnel
• Performs necessary data entry and research analysis associated with Banner, Tableau, recruitment CRM , and other campus software
• Coordinates and conducts prospective students’ visits and tours to the University
• Educates prospective students on the enrollment and matriculation process
• Assists with on-campus and off campus recruitment programs
• Meets with prospective students and families on campus to go over the enrollment process and show prospective student around campus.
• Participates in campus and community marketing efforts
• Assists with Campus Events (i.e.: Preview Days, Orientations, Registration events, and other recruitment/outreach events)
• Works with the Admissions Team to set recruitment goals and outcomes
• Manages assigned recruitment territories
• Refers students to campus and community resources as needed to address barriers
• Collaborates with academic departments, professional and faculty advisors, the advising center, admissions, financial aid, and all MSUB student support services and campus programs for all five colleges

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Job description

MSU Billings is seeking an Admissions Counselor II to recruit students for the MSUB and City College campuses. You will engage with high school graduates, transfer students, and adult learners through face-to-face, virtual, phone, text, and email communications to support inquiries from first contact through enrollment.

The role emphasizes customer service, cross-training in MSUB programs, and collaboration with campus partners. Evening/weekend travel is required.