Salary: See Position Description
Location : St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202300159
Division: Enrollment Management and Student Success
Department: Admissions
Opening Date: 06/08/2023
Position Summary
Regional Admission Counselor
Office of Admissions
Full Time: Remote work opportunities available for this position (Must reside in the metro St. Louis, MO area)
*Estimated salary range of $46,000-$47,000*
Southeast Missouri State University’s Office of Admissions is seeking a professional to develop recruitment strategies and execute outreach in the greater St. Louis region. The Regional Admission Counselor must reside in the metro St. Louis area and work from their home to assist prospective students with college planning, admissions, and enrollment.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results oriented, and energetic professional who can succeed working remotely. They will be a member of the University’s admissions team – a team that is student-focused and committed to offering personal support for every student to persist in college and complete their degree.
This role is integral to the University’s enrollment management efforts and responsible for developing new student and transfer enrollment to meet institutional goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Guide new students through college visit, application and enrollment steps
- Develop relationships with prospective students, family members, high school counselors, community-based organizations, and other external constituents
- Collaborate with school districts to deliver early awareness, financial aid, and college planning presentations
- Coordinate webinars and personalized video outreach
- Host community-based events
- Travel regularly, including evenings and weekends
- Visit schools to meet with prospective students and school counselors
- Perform public speaking
- Contact prospective students weekly by telephone, email, text and in-person
- Engage in virtual and in-person recruitment activities
- Maintain accurate student records in the University’s customer relationship management (CRM) and student information systems
- Participate in trainings and special events on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau
- Attend Alumni events
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- One or more years of professional work experience
- Reside in the metro St. Louis area and work from residence
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with both internal and external University constituents
- Strong evidence of computer skills including word processing, database, and spreadsheet experience
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to both large and small groups
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to travel extensively with or without accommodations and work alternate work schedules including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of publications and display materials with or without accommodations
- Possess a valid state driver’s license
- Demonstrated innovative approaches in problem solving
- Exercises sound judgment
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 30, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button on the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete:
- Letter of interest addressing all required position qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date
Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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