"Admissions Counselor"

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution University of South Dakota

Working Title Admissions Counselor

Posting Number NFE02424P

Department USD-Admissions

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Posting Text 

The University of South Dakota is seeking an energetic, goal-oriented, self-motivated individual for the position of Admissions Counselor. Responsibilities of this position include working with prospective students and parents through the college search process, marketing and recruitment activities on- and off-campus, assisting with financial aid and scholarship-related questions, using Salesforce and other software systems, presenting information about USD to prospective students, willingness to travel, working with faculty and staff to meet enrollment goals, evaluating prospective students and participating in the selection of applicants for admission, contributing to overall enrollment management goals, and assisting in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree and valid driver’s license required. Related admissions experience preferred. Knowledge of the University of South Dakota campus, departments, and admission standards desirable. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), be self-starters, work independently and collaboratively, and have the ability to be creative in developing recruiting relationships with prospective students, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Posting Date 07/08/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 07/22/2024

Advertised Salary commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term 12 months

If Other, describe duration 

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours 

Generally, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 

Appointment Type Regular

Faculty Status No

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License, Overnight stays

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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.

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position 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

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Sensory Requirements

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

Working Conditions & Exposures

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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. 

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Documents Needed to Apply

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Resume

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