Admissions Counselor

Job TitleAdmissions CounselorFLSA StatusExemptPosted Salary RangeCommensurate with experience.Employment StatusFull TimeDepartmentAdmissions and RecruitingJob SummaryThe Admissions Counselor reports to the Director of Admissions and Recruiting while serving as the liaison between the prospective student and the university to achieve the optimum student enrollment.Knowledge Skills And AbilitiesMust have good communication skills both oral and written.Essential Job Functions Maintain current knowledge of university admission policies and be able to communicate and interpret them to interested individuals. Promote the university and its programs among prospective students, parents, teachers, counselors and other groups, individuals, agencies and organizations that might be interested and/or might be persuaded to have interest in the university by maintaining current knowledge of the same. Serve as a counselor to prospective students. Assist in admission procedures by evaluating prospective student records (transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, recommendations, etc…)QualificationsBachelor’s degree3 years experience in student support in higher education setting.Licensing And CertificationsN/AWork In Noisy (above 85 Decibels) AreasNoSedentary Work - Exerting 10 PoundsOccasionallyLight Work - Exerting Up To 20 PoundsOccasionallyMedium Work - Exerting 20-50 PoundsOccasionallyHeavy Work - Exerting 50-100 PoundsNot RequiredVery Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:Not RequiredTravelOccasionallyExtended Work HoursOccasionallyPosting NumberS1144Number Of Vacancies2Location:LormanOpen Date07/31/2025Open Until FilledYesEEO StatementEEO Statement:EducationAlcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.Advertising SummaryExcellent Benefits Package