Admissions Counselor

Salary: $19.98 Hourly
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type: Non-Exempt Staff Full Time
Job Number: 997322
Division: Admissions
Opening Date: 06/22/2026


Description


These positions act as recruiters and advisors and are complex administrative positions that must maintain extensive knowledge of university admission requirements, policies, and procedures in order to interpret those regarding admissions. Incumbents must be able to implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy within a specific territory or specific population of students and advise students on enrollment requirements. Travel and promote the university in a positive manner at recruitment events including college fairs and high school visits. Educate and inform prospective students, parents, and high school counselors about all aspects of the university including degree programs, admissions requirements, scholarships and financial aid. Assist in the planning and implementation of on and off campus events for potential students including group visit days, prospective student visit days, yield events, and orientation days. Actively manage the inquiry and admit pools to maximize the number of applications, admits, and enrolled students.

Examples of Duties

Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy within a specific territory or specific population of students and advise students on enrollment requirements to include: -40%

• Use historical and current data to formulate a strategic recruitment plan for assigned territory.
• Travel and promote the university in a positive manner at recruitment events including college fairs and evening programs in assigned territory.
• Schedule and visit high schools and counselors in assigned territory in fall and spring semesters.
• Plan, organize, and implement recruitment plan with direct and independent interaction with the key stakeholders in assigned territory.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with high school counselors and other key stakeholders.
• Keep prospective students up to date with on and off campus events
• Participate in phone calling campaigns and assist in orientation and enrollment days.
• Participate in extensive training program each summer to learn about the University.

Educate and inform prospective students, parents, and high school counselors about all aspects of the university: -25%

• Disseminate information pertaining to academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, admissions standards, and campus life.
• Review applications for admission and make determination and recommendations for admission, hold, or denial status.
• Communicate with prospective students, parents and community through appointment, telephone, email and other media and materials concerning the benefits of attending UCM.
• Assist with the development of enrollment marketing publications and communications including letters, brochures, website posting, electronic mail and other mediums.
• Present programs to high school students and their parents about college planning and the college decision-making process.
• Inform high school students about UCM during planned high school visits.
• Build relationships with prospective students and parents utilizing a one to one marketing approach.

Assist in the planning and implementation of on and off campus events for prospective students: -20%

• Meet with individual visitors to campus during assigned days/weeks in the office
• Participate in events such as group visit days, admitted student days, and orientation
• Communicate with administrators, faculty, and staff to formulate ideas and gather feedback regarding programs and events.
• Develop yield events for assigned territory.

Actively manage the inquiry and admit pools to maximize the number of applications, admits, and enrolled students: -15%

• Utilize provided reports to track prospective and admitted students. Analyze data and prepare reports
• Audits student records and notifies students/potential student of problems with their academic records including transcripts, registration, prerequisites, etc.
• Audits student data and conducts statistical research to target population for recruitment and judge recruitment effectiveness.
• Follow-up with students based on current communication flows.

Typical Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor's degree: Preference to those in marketing, communication, public relations, or related field.
• Preference to UCM graduates.

Experience :

• One (1) year of demonstrated work experience including recruitment, sales, marketing, or student ambassador.
• Preference given to candidates with higher education recruitment, sales, or marketing experience
• Preference given to UCM Graduates

Supplemental Information

Special Qualifications: Incumbent must be 21 or older, per state vehicle rental contract requirements.

Special Working Conditions: Extensive travel during fall and spring semesters and may include evening, weekends, and overnight commitments.

Physical Requirement:

• Lift 50 lbs
• Excessive standing and/or walking
• Exposure to extreme temperatures

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.


Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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01


Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? This would include items such as OPT, CPT, H-1B, or employer-sponsored permanent residency.

• Yes
• No

02


Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

03


How many years of demonstrated work experience including recruitment, sales, marketing, or student ambassador experience do you currently have?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.

04


Please explain your experience with demonstrated work experience including recruitment, sales, marketing, or student ambassador in great detail.
Required Question