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Position Information

Position Title Admission Counselor, West Plains

Work Location West Plains Campus

Department West Plains Admissions

HR Home Department 040400 WP ADMISSIONS

Pay Grade 41

Proposed Salary $17.21 hourly

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The Admission Counselor – West Plains contributes to the achievement of Missouri State University – West Plains established enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by representing Missouri State University – West Plains at college fairs and high school/community recruitment visits and counseling prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence hall, student organizations and activities. The Admission Counselor assists with the development of publications and responds to written, phone, email and in-person inquiries, meets with visiting students and parents, plans activities and events for prospective students/families and high school counselors, establishes and maintains effective communication with high school counselors, students, and community service agencies, assists with the student recruitment/admissions effort as needed, and performs other activities as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Description of Primary Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represents Missouri State University-West Plains at college fairs and during high school/community recruitment visits, advises prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence hall, student organizations and activities, assists with the development of publications used for admissions and recruitment, responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and meets with visiting students and parents.

2. Makes formal presentations and plans activities and events, both on- and off-campus, for prospective students/families and high school counselors.

3. Ensures accomplishment of the outreach component of the recruitment plan by assisting with recruitment activities, fulfilling travel responsibilities, and attending college day/night programs and making high school visits.

4. Contributes to the accomplishment of the West Plains campus recruitment and enrollment goals by serving the needs of high school counselors and A+ Coordinators throughout the areas from which Missouri State University-West Plains draws students (primarily the seven-county area), maintaining good communication throughout the school year with high schools, coordinating mailings of materials and updated information to high school counselors as needed, and assisting with the maintenance of the high school database.

5. Assists with special recruitment activities such as Red Carpet Days for high school juniors and seniors and informational programs for high school counselors and A+ Coordinators.

6. Advises supervisory personnel on the progress of ongoing responsibilities by maintaining accurate records of student and high school/community college contacts and preparing reports concerning recruitment and admission activities.

7. Assists with preparation and analysis of management reports as needed, utilizing familiarity with student databases, and using query tools.

8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training as requested by supervisor.

9. Ensures that miscellaneous assignments are completed in the best interests of the campus by accepting and accomplishing tasks which are delegated by the Director of Admissions.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: An associate degree is required or must be obtained by the date of employment; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: No specific work experience is required. Experience with Missouri State University – West Plains’ academic programs, facilities, student activities and organizations is preferred. At least two or more years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills and sensitivity to issues related to the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body are required. Effective organizational skills are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products is required. Familiarity with information database systems, marketing tools, customer relationship management ( CRM ), and other software products is preferred.

Effort: This position transports and sets up (unassisted) recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Data entry and computer work is required.

License: A valid driver’s license is required.

Other: The scope of the job requires frequent consecutive overnight and weekend travel primarily during the fall and spring semesters.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1260-admission-counselor-west-plains.htm

Open Date 09/16/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is October 7, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250200FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83504

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this vacancy?

+ Indeed

+ Linkedin

+ Missouri State University Website

+ Google

+ Employee Referral

+ Job Alerts

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ Personal Contacts / Networking

+ Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

+ Other

+ * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.

+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

+ Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

+ Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

+ Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

+ Unofficial Transcripts -2

+ Unofficial Transcripts -3