Regional Admissions Recruiter

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling; Van Alstyne (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Georgia seeks an Admissions Counselor I to recruit freshmen and represent the university to prospective students, parents, alumni and staff. The role involves travel within the assigned territory and active participation in recruitment events.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication and writing skills, with a focus on establishing relationships with guidance counselors and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area
• Valid Driver's license
• Experience working with students and families preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in developing operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
• Conducts all recruiting activities and follow‑up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Visits and participates at high schools, college fairs, students conferences, to recruit students and provide information to prospective students and their parents, and promote the college.
• Prepares correspondence for prospective students.
• Responds to email and telephone inquiries.
• Represents Mississippi State University at conferences, meetings, and other official functions.
• Attends alumni meetings and assist as needed.
• Assist with Orientation program.
• Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
• Assist with publications released by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Contact alumni president and/or recruiting chairpersons within assigned territory.
• Assist in visiting the community/junior colleges when the need arises.
• Maintain an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keep in contact with them.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors in assigned territory in the recruitment of prospective students.
• Works with Assistant Director and Regional Assistant Director in assigned territory to plan recruiting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Excellent writer

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mississippi State University in Georgia seeks an Admissions Counselor I to recruit freshmen and represent the university to prospective students, parents, alumni and staff. The role involves travel within the assigned territory and active participation in recruitment events.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication and writing skills, with a focus on establishing relationships with guidance counselors and students.