Admissions Counselor; Oxford, MS

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"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

The Office of Admissions employs more than 50 staff members with primary responsibilities for the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of undergraduate domestic students. The department is comprised of a diverse group of employees who strive to represent the university professionally and courteously to internal and external constituents. The department encourages professional development, educational advancement, and consistent internal communication. The Office of Admissions has a variety or roles and work environments including on-campus staff, remote staff, and positions that allow for extensive travel.

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Admissions and Recruitment

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -4

Implements recruitment plans, organizes events, works with staff and student/alumni volunteers, evaluates admissions applications and represents the institution to prospective students with a goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, geographically diverse student body.

This position will recruit students and travel extensively in north Mississippi including the Desoto County area.

The primary responsibilities of this position include communicating with prospective students and families, attending recruitment events at high schools, community colleges and other venue, planning and executing recruitment events away from campus, assisting with special visit days and conferences for prospective students and families, evaluating student academic credentials, providing admissions counseling and direction to prospective students, and supporting the overall mission of the university and the Division of Enrollment Management.

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Counsels prospective and admitted students on educational planning and career opportunities.
2. Receives, evaluates and responds to freshman and transfer student applications according to established policies and procedures.
3. Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the Institution.
4. Identifies opportunities for program improvement or new program development.
5. Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
6. Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
7. Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on outreach, recruitment, and admission.

Education:Bachelor's Degree

Experience:No Experience Required

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.