Admissions Counselor

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
The University of South Dakota

Working Title
Admissions Counselor

Posting Number
NFE02559P

Department
USD-Admissions

Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota Office of Admissions is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Admissions Counselor. This role involves engaging prospective students and their families throughout the college search journey, leading on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment initiatives, assisting with financial aid and scholarship inquiries, and managing data using our CRM and other software systems. Additional responsibilities include delivering engaging presentations about USD, collaborating with faculty and staff to meet enrollment targets and evaluating applications for admission and scholarship eligibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license required.
• Experience in admissions is preferred.
• Familiarity with the University of South Dakota, its departments and admissions standards is highly desirable.
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, creativity in building relationships with prospective students and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A willingness to travel is essential.

Posting Date
12/06/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
12/20/2024

Advertised Salary
commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term
12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Faculty Status
No

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
No Requirement, Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Logic, Memory, Pace-average, Reading

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting moderate, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Changes of Temperature, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Office Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Reference List Optional Documents Other

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