Troy University
Admissions Counselor
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- Discover and cultivate prospective student and new market leads.
- Recruit students and provide information on admissions and enrollment processes.
- Collaborate with deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and students to attract new enrollees.
- Promote higher education awareness through community outreach and presentations.
- Develop and enhance military recruitment efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina.
- Represent the university at events such as career days, military conferences, and veteran organizations meetings.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field, one year of recruiting/sales experience, valid driver’s license, and strong communication and organizational skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and higher education experience.
- Work involves frequent travel, including occasional overnight stays, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.
- The position is full-time within the Student Affairs division, specifically supporting the Sumter, SC location.
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| Posting Number | SF2533P |
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| Position Title | Admissions Counselor |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Support Center - Sumter |
| Division | Student Affairs |
| Campus | Troy Online |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Sumter, SC - G16 |
| Job Summary | College Admissions Counselors are an essential element of the University administrative team. Based on program and location capacity, recruiters build student prospects and new student markets by locating, establishing, assist in developing and implementing recruiting strategies and activities that enhance enrollments. Essential Functions: -Discovers and cultivates prospective student and new market leads. -Recruits prospective students and provides essential information related to admissions requirements and enrollment processes. -Makes vital information available to the community through visits and presentations. -Works collaboratively with University deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and current students to attract new students. -Fosters awareness, promotion, and support of a culture of higher education through outreach. -Assists and supports University initiatives related to recognition and growth. -Assists Enrollment Coordinator with arranging and coordinating faculty and staff visits with community college counselors or other event coordinators. - Strategize on opportunities to enhance military recruitment efforts in both NC and SC territories. -Recruit active military, veteran, and dependent students for the University’s undergraduate and graduate programs; develop, update, and maintain outside recruitment contacts. - Represent the University at community and outside organization functions including career days, special events on post, and conferences; meet with military leaders and Veterans organizations to exchange information and answer questions; prepare and deliver presentations regarding programs and services. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university 2. One year of recruiting and/or sales experience 3. Must have reliable transportation and current valid driver’s license 4. Proven track record of exceeding goals 5. Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with a diverse customer base 6. Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Master’s degree 2. Higher Education experience |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours |
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| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | Typical office environment; frequently lifting and carrying items up to 20 lbs.; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, and mouse. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 07/20/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47595 |
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
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| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected]. |
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Do you have reliable transportation, current valid driver’s license, and ability to meet and maintain commercial auto insurance eligibility requirements?
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- Resume
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- Letter of Reference 1
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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