Admissions Counselor

Salary : $40,000.00 - $41,700.00 Annually

Location : Greenwood County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 181957

Agency : Lander University

Division : Admissions

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Class Code : : CB65

Position Number : : 0000000

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Grade : Band 4

Hiring Range - Min. : $40,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $41,700.00

Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu / hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : University Hours : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week.nights and weekends required

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Conducts university recruitment and marketing activities designed to promote the University. Counsels' prospective students and their families. Coordinates ongoing communication with prospective students and other constituents. Assists with all visitation events and works with special populations as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree. Experience with college admissions, enrollment management, or a strong involvement with student life. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Additional Comments

Knowledge of University, techniques of individual and group counseling, of basic principles and theories of student development and educational administration; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community. Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree?

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Do you have experience with college admissions, enrollment management, or a strong involvement with student life?

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Where did you hear about this position?

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