Admissions Counselor

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Fayetteville State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves promoting university programs to prospective students and families, representing the university at various recruitment events, making admissions decisions, and managing communications with applicants. The counselor also coordinates information sessions, conducts interviews, and supports enrollment goals through extensive travel and engagement with multiple stakeholders.

Highlights

Promote Fayetteville State University's programs and services to prospective students, families, high school counselors, and alumni.
Represent the university at high school visits, college night programs, and coordinate on-campus group information sessions and individual interviews.
Make admissions decisions and maintain communications via email and telephone with prospective students.
Required to travel extensively in-state and out-of-state for at least 12 weeks per year, with mandatory weekend and evening work.
Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, business, or communications plus one year of relevant experience in admissions, recruitment, or student services in higher education.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and two years of experience in student admissions or recruitment.
Required skills include strong oral and written communication, organizational abilities, knowledge of enrollment processes, college academic programs, financial aid options, and proficiency in student information systems.
Position falls under the Admissions department and is a full-time, exempt professional staff role.
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.

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Fayetteville State University

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Position Information

Position Title:	Admissions Counselor
Working Title:	Admissions Counselor
Position Number:	000178
Full-Time Or Part-Time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	No
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	Admissions
Posting Number:	0401834
SHRA/EHRA:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:	Professional
Hiring Range:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	The employee is responsible for articulating the programs and services of Fayetteville State University to prospective students and their families. Additionally, the position is responsible for representing the university at high school visits, college night programs; coordinating group information sessions on campus as well as individual interviews; speaking before small and large groups; establishing good rapport with high school/college age students, high school counselors; working effectively with parents, alumni, faculty, and administrative staff. Also responsible for making admissions decisions and working with individual prospective students via correspondence e-mail and telephone. Extensive in-state and out-of-state travel required (minimum of 12 weeks per year). Weekend and evening work mandatory. Must have valid driver’s license.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The Admissions Counselor serves as a key representative of Fayetteville State University, responsible for promoting the institution to prospective students, families, and educators. This role involves conducting recruitment activities (on/off campus and virtual), providing detailed information about university programs, tools, and resources for student success, and guiding applicants through the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor makes admissions decisions, manages communications, and plays a critical role in achieving enrollment goals by encouraging accepted students to enroll.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:	A Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, business, or communications and one year of experience in admissions, recruitment, or student services in a higher education environment. A valid driver’s license is required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:	Oral and written communication skills to present programs to large and small public audiences and interact individually with different populations. Must be attentive to detail, have organizational skills, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of the enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems Must be detailed, multi-tasked, and goal-oriented. Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change. Knowledge of financial options available to new students. Must have strong interpersonal and customer skills. Ability to process student information in the designated student info system. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member Must commit to exemplary customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:	Master’s degree and two years of experience in student admissions, enrollment, or recruitment.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:	https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28395

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of admissions experience do you currently possess?
- No Experience
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- More than 3 years
* This position requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Do you have a valid driver's license with preferably five or more years of driving experience with no more than one minor at fault accident or violation in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
* This position requires extensive travel. Are you able to fulfill this job requirement?
- Yes
- No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

Other Document
Other Documents Continued
Other Documents Continued.

Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.

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Position Information

Position Title:	Admissions Counselor
Working Title:	Admissions Counselor
Position Number:	000178
Full-Time Or Part-Time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	No
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	Admissions
Posting Number:	0401834
SHRA/EHRA:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:	Professional
Hiring Range:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	The employee is responsible for articulating the programs and services of Fayetteville State University to prospective students and their families. Additionally, the position is responsible for representing the university at high school visits, college night programs; coordinating group information sessions on campus as well as individual interviews; speaking before small and large groups; establishing good rapport with high school/college age students, high school counselors; working effectively with parents, alumni, faculty, and administrative staff. Also responsible for making admissions decisions and working with individual prospective students via correspondence e-mail and telephone. Extensive in-state and out-of-state travel required (minimum of 12 weeks per year). Weekend and evening work mandatory. Must have valid driver’s license.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The Admissions Counselor serves as a key representative of Fayetteville State University, responsible for promoting the institution to prospective students, families, and educators. This role involves conducting recruitment activities (on/off campus and virtual), providing detailed information about university programs, tools, and resources for student success, and guiding applicants through the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor makes admissions decisions, manages communications, and plays a critical role in achieving enrollment goals by encouraging accepted students to enroll.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:	A Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, business, or communications and one year of experience in admissions, recruitment, or student services in a higher education environment. A valid driver’s license is required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:	Oral and written communication skills to present programs to large and small public audiences and interact individually with different populations. Must be attentive to detail, have organizational skills, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of the enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems Must be detailed, multi-tasked, and goal-oriented. Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change. Knowledge of financial options available to new students. Must have strong interpersonal and customer skills. Ability to process student information in the designated student info system. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member Must commit to exemplary customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:	Master’s degree and two years of experience in student admissions, enrollment, or recruitment.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:	https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28395

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How many years of admissions experience do you currently possess?
- No Experience
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- More than 3 years
* This position requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Do you have a valid driver's license with preferably five or more years of driving experience with no more than one minor at fault accident or violation in the past three years?
- Yes
- No
* This position requires extensive travel. Are you able to fulfill this job requirement?
- Yes
- No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

Other Document
Other Documents Continued
Other Documents Continued.

Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.

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Admissions Counselor

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