Admissions Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
SF2533P


Position Title
Admissions Counselor


Position Type
Professional/Salaried


Department
Support Center - Sumter


Division
Student Affairs for Academic 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 Early College efforts in SC territories .

-Represent the University at community and outside organization functions including career days, special events and conferences; meet with Principals and South Carolina Independent School Association representatives to 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

• Standard work hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Must also be willing to market and recruit in the evenings and on weekends
• Frequent travel is required, occasional overnight travel

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
08/12/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


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