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Mississippi State University

Admissions Counselor I

🇺🇸 Dallas, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ January 29th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor I. The role involves representing the university to prospective students and related stakeholders while focusing on recruiting freshman students and participating in various recruitment and public relations activities.

Highlights
  • Develops and implements recruitment strategies and conducts recruiting activities within an assigned territory
  • Represents the university at high schools, college fairs, and official functions
  • Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from prospective students and parents
  • Assists with orientation programs and university publications
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license
  • Preferred experience includes working with students, parents, university administrators, and faculty
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills are necessary
  • Position involves extensive travel and indirect supervision of support staff and student workers
  • Works closely with high school guidance counselors and alumni within the assigned territory
  • Salary grade 12, salary range determined by hiring department