Admissions Counselor I

🇺🇸 Remote - Georgia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

Higher Ed Admissions Recruitment

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor I to recruit prospective first-year students within an assigned territory and to represent the university to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors. The counselor follows up with prospects, plans recruiting events with regional admissions leadership, and keeps current on academic programs across the schools and colleges. The role also assists with orientation and with publications from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Highlights

Conduct recruiting activities and follow-up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
Visit high schools, college fairs, and student conferences to give students and their parents information about the university.
Work closely with high school guidance counselors on recruiting prospective students.
Plan recruiting events alongside the Assistant Director and Regional Assistant Director.
Answer email and telephone inquiries and prepare correspondence for prospective students.
Maintain an updated list of outstanding juniors and seniors and keep in contact with them.
Represent the university at conferences, meetings, and alumni meetings, and contact alumni presidents and recruiting chairpersons in the territory.
Assist with the orientation program and admissions office publications.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in student development, counseling, public relations, marketing, or a related area.
Reside in the assigned recruiting territory and travel extensively, with a valid driver’s license required.