Admissions Counselor: Travel‑Focused Recruitment & Enrollment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to develop and implement recruitment strategies within a specific territory, manage the student recruitment pipeline, and serve as a representative for the university to prospective students and related stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year of recruitment experience, strong public speaking and organizational skills, and comfort with CRM tools and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of recruitment or related experience; significant student leadership experience may substitute.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Position involves frequent overnight and weekend travel; travel expenses reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies to increase student engagement, applications, and enrollment yield.
• Manage all aspects of student recruitment including relationship development, outreach, event planning, student counseling, and enrollment conversion.
• Represent Missouri State University to prospective students, families, school counselors, community organizations, transfer partners, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and student support services.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Missouri State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to develop and implement recruitment strategies within a specific territory, manage the student recruitment pipeline, and serve as a representative for the university to prospective students and related stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least one year of recruitment experience, strong public speaking and organizational skills, and comfort with CRM tools and Microsoft Office.