"Admissions Advisor-Huntsville, Alabama"

Admissions Advisor-Huntsville, Alabama

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Admissions and Enrollment

Type:
Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5024P

Home Org Name: Undergraduate Admissions

Division Name: VP for Enrollment Management

Job Class Code: AD02 (A-C)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Auburn University is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Admissions Advisor in North Alabama. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting and guiding prospective high school students, their families, K-12 stakeholders, and Auburn alumni throughout Madison and neighboring counties, including Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Blount, Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb.

As a regional Admissions Advisor, you will work from the northeast Alabama area and travel extensively within the region to represent Auburn at high school visits, recruitment events, and community outreach activities. Occasional travel to the Auburn University campus is required for major events, onboarding, and training sessions. Candidates must be prepared for some evening and weekend commitments.

Qualified applicants should demonstrate a strong ability and motivation to excel. Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, effective time management, and proficiency with virtual engagement tools are essential.

This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions

• Recruits and enrolls prospective students by advising the students and parents over the phone, online, or in person to provide information about Auburn's admissions process, scholarship opportunities, academic programs and educational and extra-curricular opportunities
• Recruits and enrolls prospective students by attending college fair programs, visiting high schools, participating in campus recruitment activities, and/or other recruitment activities. Presents admissions information sessions, assists with calls and email communication, walk-in appointments, and hosts off-campus student meetings.
• Collaborates with others within the University by attending training opportunities throughout the year in order to ensure up-to-date information is provided to potential students.
• Coordinates recruitment activities and programs and may coordinate/give campus tours.
• Participates in the admissions process of students to include, but not limited to, reviewing applications and recommending students for admission.
• Provides accurate and timely recruitment, expense, and purchasing reports.
• Supports, assists, and implements on-campus and off-campus events to include, but are not limited to, prospective student programs, accepted student programs, and counselor programs.
• Assists with achieving individual and overall University goals identified in the strategic plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree- No specific discipline
Years of Experience: 0 years

Level II:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree- No specific discipline
Years of Experience: 2 years of experience in public relations, marketing, recruiting, advising, and/or counseling.

Level III:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree-No specific discipline
Years of Experience: 4 years of experience in public relations, marketing, recruiting, advising, and/or counseling.

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid driver's license required

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, Counseling, Public/Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong self-motivation and time management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with virtual engagement tools and CRM systems (Slate preferred).
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, counseling, education, or student-focused work.
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and event-planning abilities.
• Familiarity with the regional school systems and community landscape.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• High professionalism and commitment to service and outreach.

Salary Range: $36,890- $68,670

Job Category: Admissions/Enrollment Management

City position is located in: Huntsville

State position is located: Alabama

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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