Student Services Counselor - Admissions

(10-04)

As Student Services Counselor - Admissions, counsels with students planning to attend college.  Consults with high school personnel working with potential college students.  Evaluates and reviews the credentials of prospective college students, both freshmen and transfer students.  Participates in “College Day/Night” programs in South Carolina, the Southeast, and other regions.  Advises and counsels students in financial assistance, admissions, registration, housing, academic, vocational, and all related areas.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Recruiting students to FMU through established recruiting protocols, including telemarketing, campus and private visits, and presentations;

·         Evaluating applications of prospective Francis Marion University students;

·         Counseling with and providing information to prospective students about the admissions process and providing information about campus academic departments and support services;

·         Maintaining an active relationship with high school students, counselors, teachers and administrators and presenting workshops in high school classrooms on various aspects of college life and career choices;

·         Working closely with Alumni to promote the University throughout the community and working with the Director of Admissions to assist students seeking to transfer to FMU; and

·         Participating in training to develop the professional skills needed for success in enrollment management.

State Requirements:  A bachelor’s degree.

FMU Preferences:  A bachelor’s degree required.  Must have knowledge of FMU’s admission and financial assistance policies and procedures.  In addition, must have knowledge of mandatory sequence of courses and be familiar with other academic requirements.  Must have the ability to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Materials Needed: 1) Letter of interest (referencing #10-04), 2) completed FMU application, 3) resume, 4) copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and 5) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references.

Send Application Packet to:  Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or fax to (843) 661-1202.

Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.  Screening of position will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Click here to download FMU application.

Visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hrlinks to obtain information about the State of South Carolina, and other support services for state employees.  For any questions regarding this position, please call (843) 661-1140.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution