Admissions Counselor

Job Posting:

JR101991 Admissions Counselor (Open)

Department:

Admissions Office, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

07-08-2026

Close Date:

$45,500 - $46,500

Job Description:

Job Summary

Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, community colleges and other recruitment events. Assessment of first-year and transfer applications and transcripts for admissibility, contact with prospective and current student applicants, communication both orally and written with both internal and external customers.  

Authority and Accountability

Reports to Charles Overholt - Assistant Director of Admissions 

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Valid driver's license with less than 5 points required for extensive travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and professional experience in an educational environment, communication, sales and/or marketing and bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, work independently and in a team-oriented environment. 

Additional Job Information:

The position is a Contingent II, full-time, exempt position.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by July 21, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.