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EmployerAlcorn State University
Location Lorman, MS US
PostedOctober 2, 2025

Job Details

Admissions Counselor














































Job Title Admissions Counselor
FLSA Status Exempt
Posted Salary Range Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status Full Time
Department Admissions and Recruiting
Job Summary
The Admissions Counselor reports to the Director of Admissions and Recruiting while serving as the liaison between the prospective student and the university to achieve the optimum student enrollment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must have good communication skills both oral and written.
Essential Job Functions
• Maintain current knowledge of university admission policies and be able to communicate and interpret them to interested individuals.
• Promote the university and its programs among prospective students, parents, teachers, counselors and other groups, individuals, agencies and organizations that might be interested and/or might be persuaded to have interest in the university by maintaining current knowledge of the same.
• Serve as a counselor to prospective students.
• Assist in admission procedures by evaluating prospective student records (transcripts,
• ACT/SAT scores, recommendations, etc…)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
3 years experience in student support in higher education setting.
Licensing and Certifications
N/A



Physical Requirements

 






































Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required
Travel Occasionally
Extended Work Hours Occasionally



Posting Detail Information

 










































Posting Number S1144
Number of Vacancies 2
Location Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)  
Open Date 07/31/2025
Close Date  
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement

EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.
Advertising Summary Excellent Benefits Package




Applicant Documents


Required Documents

  1. Resume

  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  3. Unofficial Transcripts

  4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)

  5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)

  6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)


Optional Documents

Job #624507

Learn more at https://jobopps.alcorn.edu/postings/7840

Contact:
1000 ASU Drive # 390
Lorman, MS US