<p>Admissions Counselor</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Admissions Counselor Posting Number NFE02684P Department USD-Admissions Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text</p> <p>The University of South Dakota Office of Admissions is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Admissions Counselor. This role involves engaging prospective students and their families throughout the college search journey, leading on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment initiatives, assisting with financial aid and scholarship inquiries, and managing data using our CRM and other software systems. Additional responsibilities include delivering engaging presentations about USD, collaborating with faculty and staff to meet enrollment targets and evaluating applications for admission and scholarship eligibility.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license required. </li><li>Experience in admissions is preferred. </li><li>Familiarity with the University of South Dakota, its departments and admissions standards is highly desirable. </li></ul> <p>The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, creativity in building relationships with prospective students and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A willingness to travel is essential.</p> <p>Posting Date 04/23/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/07/2025 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Contact Information</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Cognitive Requirements</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication</p> <p>Protective Clothing/Equipment</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Please designate the physical requirements of this position Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Lifting moderate, Use Both Hands, Walking, Driving, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected</p> <p>Sensory Requirements</p> <p>Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Distant Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)</p> <p>Working Conditions & Exposures</p> <p>Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above</p> <p>Working Environment</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Documents Needed to Apply</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>Reference List </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Other </li></ul>