Admission Counselor
Salary
$41,000.00 - $45,000.00 Semi-Monthly
Location
200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Admissions
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Description
The Admission Counselor is responsible for recruiting and advising prospective students while advancing Hampton Universitys enrollment goals. As a representative of the University, this position builds relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners through recruitment events, campus visits, and outreach initiatives.
Examples of Duties
- Recruit prospective students by meeting with students, parents, school counselors, and community partners to promote the academic programs, opportunities, and strengths of Hampton University.
- Review admission applications and make recommendations to the Dean and Director of Admission based on applicants credentials and alignment with the Universitys admission standards, mission, and goals.
- Conduct engaging presentations to prospective students and families during campus visits throughout the recruitment cycle.
- Coordinate and support campus visitation programs, including daily campus tours, open houses, special visitation events, and other recruitment activities.
- Provide virtual and in-person admission counseling to prospective students and families regarding the admission process, scholarships, and student life.
- Review and process on-site admission applications for prospective students who meet established admission requirements.
- Maintain proficiency in University systems, including Banner and Slate CRM, through required training and ongoing professional development.
- Assist with recruitment initiatives, and the overall operations of the Office of Admission.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
- Experience using CRM systems, such as Slate, and student information systems, such as Banner, is preferred.
- Experience working in a college/university Admission Office is highly preferred
Supplemental Information
- Ability to travel extensively, work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid driver's license
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology to support the recruitment of prospective students.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Employer Hampton University
Address 200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, Virginia, 23668
Phone 757-727-5250
Website www.hamptonu.edu