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Position Title Admission Counselor for Inclusive Outreach and Recruitment

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Admissions

HR Home Department 080121 ADMISSIONS

Pay Grade 41

Proposed Salary $18.27 per hour

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The Admissions Counselor for Inclusive Outreach and Recruitment represents Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits and counsels prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence halls, student organizations and activities. Using professional judgment and established University admission policy, the Admissions Counselor for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment performs individual review of application documents of applicants in their territory who do not meet scale and/or core admission criteria, as well as applicants who have submitted the supplemental form and/or an appeal for admission as an exception, in order to make an admission decision and determine scholarship eligibility.

Description of Primary Duties

The Admissions Counselor for Inclusive Outreach and Recruitment represents Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits and counsels prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence halls, student organizations and activities. Using professional judgment and established University admission policy, the Admissions Counselor for Diversity Outreach and Recruitment performs individual review of application documents of applicants in their territory who do not meet scale and/or core admission criteria, as well as applicants who have submitted the supplemental form and/or an appeal for admission as an exception, in order to make an admission decision and determine scholarship eligibility.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: Experience working in a diverse environment and/or with students from diverse backgrounds is required. Experience with Missouri State University academic programs, facilities, student activities and organizations or at least two years of work experience in college admissions and recruitment at a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. A fundamental understanding of current issues and challenges facing individuals representing diverse backgrounds is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Familiarity with the key processes in recruitment and promotion targeting individuals representing diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Effort: This position transports and sets up, unassisted, recruitment and display materials and media equipment. Some data entry and computer work is required.

License: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other: Must be available to attend events during evenings and weekends; out-of-town, overnight travel is required.

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Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/92555.htm

Open Date 04/23/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is May 7, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire. Position starts in June, 2024. Spring 2024 graduates will be considered, but degree must be complete prior to starting work.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240092FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/74782

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this vacancy?
  • Indeed

  • Linkedin

  • Missouri State University Website

  • Google

  • Employee Referral

  • HigherEdJobs.com

  • Personal Contacts / Networking

  • Print Publications

  • Diversity website posting

  • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

  • Other

    • Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes, I have a valid Missouri driver's license.

  • Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state.

  • No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

    • Will you have your Bachelor's degree by June 1, 2024?
  • Yes

  • No

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Unofficial Transcripts - 1

    Optional Documents

  • Other Documents -1

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