Admissions Recruiter - Freshman Outreach

Mississippi State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University seeks an Admission Counselor to represent the university to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The role emphasizes public relations and recruiting freshmen across assigned territory, with extensive travel required.

The position reports to the Assistant Director/Regional Assistant Director and involves developing recruitment strategies, visiting high schools and college fairs, coordinating events, and maintaining strong communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Experience in recruitment and higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Develops recruitment strategies for prospective students.
• Conducts all recruiting activities and follow-up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Visits high schools, college fairs, and student conferences to recruit and inform prospective students and parents.
• Prepares correspondence for prospective students.
• Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and official functions.
• Assist with Orientation program.
• Maintain updated lists of outstanding juniors and seniors; stay in contact with them.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Constituency management

Independent work

Motivation

Attention to detail

Excellent writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Mississippi State University seeks an Admission Counselor to represent the university to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The role emphasizes public relations and recruiting freshmen across assigned territory, with extensive travel required.

The position reports to the Assistant Director/Regional Assistant Director and involves developing recruitment strategies, visiting high schools and college fairs, coordinating events, and maintaining strong communication with