Admissions Counselor

South Dakota Board of Regents • Vermillion, SD

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About The Position

The University of South Dakota Office of Admissions is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Admissions Counselor. This role involves engaging prospective students and their families throughout the college search journey, leading on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment initiatives, assisting with financial aid and scholarship inquiries, and managing data using our CRM and other software systems. Additional responsibilities include delivering engaging presentations about USD, collaborating with faculty and staff to meet enrollment targets and evaluating applications for admission and scholarship eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in admissions is preferred.
• Familiarity with the University of South Dakota, its departments and admissions standards is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity in building relationships with prospective students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students and their families throughout the college search journey.
• Lead on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment initiatives.
• Assist with financial aid and scholarship inquiries.
• Manage data using CRM and other software systems.
• Deliver engaging presentations about USD.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to meet enrollment targets.
• Evaluate applications for admission and scholarship eligibility.

Benefits

• Advertised salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Benefits included.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees