Admissions Counselor

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• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers
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Posting Summary

Position Number

Position Number
-498

Classification Title

Classification Title Admissions Counselor

Working Title

Working Title Admissions Counselor

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Section

Section Admissions (section)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Admissions is responsible for attracting, admitting, and enrolling eligible students, in accordance with university policies. The unit facilitates the development, implementation and monitoring of academic policies, practices and procedures to meet goals related to student progression, performance, and graduation. The office collaborates with other campus units in coordinating student transition initiatives that lead to positive adjustment, academic success and persistence to degree completion.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Associate Director of Admissions in achieving the overall mission of recruiting, admitting, and enrolling undergraduate and graduate students and student athletes. The position is responsible for counseling prospective students and their families about the different programs of study available at Elizabeth City State University. The position will have the authority to independently admit and enroll students and provide appropriate guidance through the enrollment process.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills; possess strong organizational and analytical skills; must possess good public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of current education practices in higher education and trends for high schools, community colleges, and colleges and universities, with particular emphasis on recruitment and admissions; must be knowledgeable of academic programs offered and admission requirements.
Must be proficient in the Banner Student Module, Internet Native Banner, Admission Pros, Self-Service Banner and Microsoft Word applications.
Be able to travel four to six weeks (non-consecutive) during fall and three to five weeks during spring semester.
Possess the ability to travel overnight and work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Training and Experience

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a heavy co-curricular involvement while in college. A valid driver’s license is required.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

A valid driver’s license is required.

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Position Status

Position Status Permanent Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number EHRA
00576P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 01/23/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers
.

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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