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Missouri State University

Admission Counselor, West Plains

🇺🇸 West Plains, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ November 19th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Admission Counselor, West Plains. The role involves representing the university at college fairs and recruitment visits, advising prospective students and parents on admission processes, academic programs, and financial aid, and supporting recruitment activities to meet enrollment goals. The counselor also plans events, maintains communication with high schools and counselors, manages recruitment records, and assists with reporting and professional development.

Highlights

  • Represents Missouri State University-West Plains at college fairs and recruitment visits, advising students and parents on admissions and financial aid.

  • Plans and presents formal activities and events for prospective students, families, and high school counselors.

  • Supports outreach by assisting recruitment activities and maintaining communications with high schools and A+ Coordinators in a seven-county area.

  • Maintains accurate recruitment records and prepares reports using student databases and query tools.

  • Assists with special recruitment events such as Red Carpet Days and informational programs.

  • Requires an associate degree by employment date; bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute education.

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and familiarity with Microsoft Office; knowledge of CRM and marketing software preferred.

  • Employment requires a valid driver’s license and involves frequent overnight and weekend travel in fall and spring semesters.

  • Position is full-time, non-exempt, hourly at $17.21 per hour without visa sponsorship eligibility.

  • Supports enrollment goals primarily serving the West Plains campus and regional school communities.