Admissions Counselor - Online Degrees

Clemson University; Clemson, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a staff member to review admission applications, guide prospective online students through the enrollment process, and assess transfer credit. The role includes evaluating LIFE Scholarship eligibility and ensuring compliance with the South Carolina REACH Act.

Responsibilities also cover communicating admissions requirements, maintaining TCEL data, and representing the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at college fairs and school visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in student services programs required.

Responsibilities

• Review admission applications and supporting materials for prospective students.
• Communicate admission requirements and transfer credit policies to prospective students and faculty.
• Evaluate transfer credit and maintain data in TCEL.
• Represent the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at college fairs and school visits.
• Ensure LIFE Scholarship eligibility and REACH Act compliance for transfer students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in student services programs

Job description

**JOB SUMMARY:**Reviews admission applications and supporting materials, providing guidance and support to prospective online students throughout the application and enrollment process. Evaluates and processes transfer credit for admitted students, assists with determining LIFE Scholarship eligibility, and ensures compliance with the South Carolina REACH Act. Performs other duties as assigned.**JOB DUTIES:**30% - Application and Data Management: Reviews academic records and application materials for prospective students, issuing and communicating admission decisions on a rolling basis for the fall, spring, and summer terms. Assists with the review of LIFE Scholarship eligibility and verifies SC REACH Act compliance for incoming transfer students.30% - Guidance and Support: Communicates with prospective students in-person, by telephone, and through electronic communication, offering detailed interpretation of the University’s admissions requirements and transfer credit policies. Also engages with faculty and institutional partners.25% - Transfer Credit Processing and Evaluation: Evaluates transcripts and course equivalencies for incoming students and assists with adding transfer credit to academic record. Manages and maintains data in the Transfer Course Equivalency List (TCEL).5% - Recruitment: Represents the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at college fairs and during private visits to schools across the state.10% - Other duties as assigned.**JOB CODE:**CB70**EMPLOYEE TYPE:**Time-Limited (TLP) Staff**Minimum Requirements:**A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**JOB KNOWLEDGEFirm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNot responsible for supervising employees.BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIESNo fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %Stand for Prolonged Period: %Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %Walk or move about: %Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %**WORKING CONDITIONS:**None: %**WORK SCHEDULE:**Standard Hours:37.5**COMPENSATION INFORMATION:**Expected Salary Range42000 - 46000Salary 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:**Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.**JOB LOCATION:**Clemson, SC**APPLICATION DEADLINE:**October 1, 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.