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Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a detail-oriented staff member to support admissions outreach. You will engage prospective students and families through phone, email, text, video, and chat, delivering timely information and guidance.
The role emphasizes collaboration with university teams, handling multiple tasks, and using Banner and Microsoft Office to manage inquiries and campaigns. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Job Title
Department
Department Undergraduate Admissions
Work Schedule
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Notice of Vacancy Number
Notice of Vacancy Number 26-00234
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 10/19/2026
Open Date
Open Date 10/02/2026
Close Date
Close Date 10/18/2026
Open Until Filled No
Job Category
Job Category Staff-Non-Exempt
Job Type
Job Type Staff - Full-Time
Pay Grade
Pay Grade 6
Hourly Rate or Salary Range
Hourly Rate or Salary Range $16.39/hr
Benefits Associated with this Position
Optional Benefits
Job Summary/Basic Function
Supports communication and outreach efforts with prospective students, current students, and families as they navigate towards, through, and away from the University. This communication is responsive and proactive and relies on telephone, texting, email, and video vehicles. Monitor, update, and respond to university website inquiries through back end software platforms.
Specific Responsibilities
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Education: High School diploma or GED ; Experience: 1-2 Years
Required Field(s) of Study
NA
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Experience with Higher Education ERP systems like Banner, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications & Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA , Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Position Reappointment Required
Position Reappointment Required No
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate with prospective students and families via phone, e-mail, text, video, and chat with University information and support of strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support university communication and outreach initiatives targeting current students and families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leverage technologies to build, deploy, and assess communication and outreach campaigns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).