Job description

Admission Counselor

Admission

April 11, 2022

The Office of Admission at Truman State University seeks a self-motivated, passionate, and dynamic individual to serve as an admission counselor. The admission counselor will have primary responsibility for recruiting new first-year students, with an emphasis on supporting one of the teams within the Office of Admission.

Duties include regional travel within an assigned territory, representing the institution with on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, participating in file reviews, counseling prospective students and their families through the admission process, and conducting individual meetings and presentations.

The successful applicant will be required to work on-campus. This is not a remote work position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment:

• Manage recruitment in assigned territory, including completing established goals.
• Manage communication within assigned territory to prospective students and other stakeholders
• Represent Truman State University at recruitment events on and off campus
• Meet with prospective students and families during visits to Truman State University. Meetings may occur in either individual or group settings and in both physical and virtual settings
• Participate in file review of applications and recommend decisions to the admissions committee
• Utilize enrollment and communication software in support of enrollment goals
• Use data to make informed decisions
• Other duties as assigned

Team Responsibilities:

• Serve on at least one of the teams within the Office of Admission; these teams include the Events & Visits Team, Graduate Team, Marketing & Communications Team, Recruitment Team, Transfer Team, and Operations Team
• Assist with projects identified by team supervisor
• Lead designated key responsibilities within the team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• High level of personal motivation, innovation, and enthusiasm for working in a team environment
• Exceptional oral presentation skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel regionally and work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds
• Appreciation of a liberal arts education
• Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with recruitment and/or sales

BENEFITS

• This is a full-time benefits eligible position.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, academic transcripts, as well as resume with contact information for three references online using the “Submit Application Materials Online” button below or mailed to:

Truman State University

Human Resources MC 101

100 E Normal Ave

Kirksville, MO 63501

Questions may be directed to Human Resources at 660-785-4031. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin April 22, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. While the start date is negotiable, the preferred start date is June 2022.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354.

Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,658.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kirksville, MO 63501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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