TEXAS REGIONAL SENIOR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR #00097508

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61603

Location

Rolla

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Admissions

The Admissions Office serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students and supports them through application and onboarding processes. Recruitment activities include campus visits, outreach events, and enrollment communications. Roles in Admissions involve recruitment outreach, application review, and coordination of enrollment communications.

Job Description

This remote position will be based in Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro Area, Texas, and will perform significant recruiting and admissions activities throughout selected Texas markets.

Responsibilities include meeting with prospective students, attending college fairs, scheduling and conducting high school visits, coordinating special events, collaborating with alumni ambassadors, and working closely with Houston-based admission's counselor to support statewide recruitment needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Missouri S&T at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and recruitment programs throughout Texas.
• Promote Missouri S&T to students, families, and high school contacts through in-person presentations and virtual events.
• Advise and assist prospective students by explaining admissions requirements, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, and campus life.
• Travel regularly within assigned Texas markets for recruitment, including evening and weekend commitments.
• Build strong relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community partners, and campus stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment territories by utilizing data to plan travel, making admissions decisions, and maintaining consistent communication with students.
• Coordinate special recruitment events on-campus and off-campus with various stakeholders (current students, staff and faculty, alumni volunteers) to promote the university.
• Utilize computer database to update student and high school records and log communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

Travel Expectations: 40%-50%

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• A valid driver's license and the ability and willingness to drive a car
• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in student recruitment.
• Three or more years of experience in student recruitment, marketing, sales, or other highly interactive promotional fields.
• Strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication abilities; self-motivated and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with PeopleSoft and Slate, high comfort level with technology and the ability to analyze and present data effectively.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $25.50-$27.40 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8

University Title: SENIOR ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.