Admissions Counselor (East Central Mississippi)

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Office of Admissions employs more than 50 staff members with primary responsibilities for the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of undergraduate domestic students. The department is comprised of a diverse group of employees who strive to represent the university professionally and courteously to internal and external consituents. The department encourages professional development, educational advancement, and consistent internal communication. The Office of Admissions has a variety or roles and work environments including on-campus staff, remote staff, and positions that allow for extensive travel. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Admissions and Recruitment

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -4

Role Summary

Implements recruitment plans, organizes events, works with staff and student/alumni volunteers, evaluates admissions applications and represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, geographically diverse student body.

The primary responsibilities of this position include communicating with prospective students and families, attending recruitment events at high schools, community colleges and other venue, planning and executing recruitment events away from campus, assisting with special visit days and conferences for prospective students and families, evaluating prospective student academic credentials, providing admissions counseling and direction to prospective students, and supporting the overall mission of the university and the Division of Enrollment Management.

Position will be based in East Central Mississippi and will recruit in the east central portion of the state (Meridian to Columbus).  Candidate should exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and should be comfortable conducting presentations to large and diverse audiences.  Position requires extensive travel and work hours beyond a traditional 8-5 schedule during peak recruitment season.

For full consideration, please include a cover letter and resume.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists in the planning and implementation of admissions and recruitment strategies including social media, websites, and content.
• Represents the University at various recruitment events to interpret state-mandated and institutional admissions requirements, provide financial information and guidelines, and give information regarding courses of study and other facets of the University to prospective students, both traditional and non-traditional, and to families and school counselors and other officials.
• Participates with the departmental leadership in defining key schools, sets new student enrollment targets for each of those schools, and devises and implements strategies to reach those targets.
• Visits high schools within assigned region and conducts meetings with prospective students while building relationships with alumni, school counselors, and other interested parties.
• Corresponds with prospective students including applicants, family, alumni, school counselors and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non-academic programs, and student activities; makes telephone calls and schedules personal visits with prospective students, as appropriate.
• May participate in the admissions and scholarship selection committee process to identify prospective students and submit acceptance to the unit’s program.
• Develops programs and communication tools for the recruitment of prospective students.
• Maintains a University vehicle (van), including periodic cleaning of inside and outside and scheduling routine maintenance.
• Creates and maintains prospect records in the campus recruiting management (CRM) system; prepares reports and/or analyzes data to coordinate recruiting efforts.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities.
2. Receives, evaluates and responds to freshman and transfer student applications according to established policies and procedures.
3. Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution.
4. Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new program development.
5. Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
6. Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
7. Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: No Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

Six months of related experience preferred.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.