University of Mississippi Looking for Admissions Counselor (Jackson, MS) Full Time

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position
performs duties to identify and recruit prospective students. The incumbent plans and participates in the implementation and recruitment of
prospective students using marketing strategies and public relations skills, and counsels prospective students and parents regarding the
admission process.

This position will be based in Jackson, MS, and will recruit central Mississippi.

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.
• Conducts presentations and on-campus interviews of prospective students
  and their parents or guardians; assists in arranging campus tours; and attends training programs and staff development meetings.
• 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.
• When applicable,
  assists with the ambassador and telecounseling programs.
• 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. Coordinates and participates in
   the implementation and recruitment strategies of prospective students.
2. Counsels prospective students and parents regarding the
   admissions process and the University.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
from an accredited four-year college or university, conferred no later than the date of hire, or verified in writing by the respective
Dean’s Office or Registrar’s Office that requirements have been met with certainty for the degree to be
conferred.

AND

Experience:
Six (6) months of experience related to the above described
duties.

AND

Licensure:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Substitution Statement:
Related education and
related experience may be substituted on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage
Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website.
This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental
budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary
ranges.

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.

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.

Facility: Admissions (10001013)

Department: Administrative/Professional and
Clerical