Admissions Counselor I

MSU Jobs•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The function of the Admission Counselor is to represent Mississippi State University to prospective students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. The Admissions Counselor’s foremost responsibility is one of the public relations, with the position focusing on the recruitment of freshman students to Mississippi State University.

Requirements

Focus Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area
Bachelor's Degree.
Valid Driver's license
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
Must be detailed oriented
Excellent writer
Must be a logical thinker
Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Nice To Haves

In addition to the minimum, experience working with students, parents, university administrators, and faculty would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development of 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 inquires.
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.