Admissions Counselor

This position is responsible for implementing policies and procedures for the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. The admissions counselor assists with front line customer service and performs community outreach activities both on- and off-campus that are designed to meet enrollment goals. They ensure that professional and ethical guidelines are upheld throughout the admissions process.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122700. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Required: Bachelors degree. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred: Prior higher education experience in admissions, student recruitment, or student services. Knowledge and familiarity with CCU

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Develop plan, and implement admissions/enrollment recruitment activities within assigned territory, which include attendance at college fairs, high school visits, workshop, panels, and other recruitment events. Enter recruitment trip, student inquiries, and evaluation information into CRM. Complete all travel paperwork in compliance with University and office policy.
• Reviews and make decisions on applications utilizing established criteria and guidelines. Provides on-going contact with assigned applicant pool to ensure file completion, acceptance, and enrollment.
• Build relationships and personalize the admissions process for students, parents, and school counselors. This should include, but is not limited to, individual communication and/or updates via note writing, email, text, and/or or phone call.
• Exhibit exemplary professionalism and provide excellent customer service as representative of the university. Conduct admissions presentations for campus visitors.
• Assist the admissions events staff with planning and executing recruitment and enrollment events. Attends and works events and conducts presentations as requested both afterhours and on weekends as well as on and off campus.

Student Services Program Coordinator I (CB65/61121817/61122039), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN06. Salary range: $37,944.00 (minimum) to $49,266.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior higher education experience in admissions, student recruitment, or student services. Knowledge and familiarity with CCU

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Sensitivity to the needs of all prospective students and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and counselors is expected. Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literacy, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and be a team player. Must be willing to travel alone extensively and work flexible hours; overnight and weekend travel and work are required. Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted and must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Posting Number: FTE-S01199P

Number of Vacancies: 2

Desired Start Date: 10/15/2026

Job Open Date: 09/17/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122700