Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana’s Undergraduate Admission office seeks applications for an Admission Counselor to provide information and counsel to prospective and newly admitted students concerning policies and procedures as well as evaluating the students’ educational and career goals. In addition, counselors will assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and recruitment program designed to meet enrollment objectives and budgetary goals within assigned territory.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Implement a comprehensive recruitment plan in the assigned territory. Activities may include but are not limited to high school visitation, community college visitation, college fair participation, and personalized communication (telephone and email).
  
  
• Review applications and credentials for admission to the College.
  
  
• Interview and counsel prospective students and their families regarding admission policies and procedures.
  
  
• Establish and regularly monitor measurable goals and objectives.
  
  
• Counsel students and parents through the decision-making process including academic major choice, co-curricular activities, housing, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and on-campus participation in traditional events.
  
  
• Mediate relations between the university and the incoming student and high school counselors.
  
  
• Provide information on academic offerings, and student services of the University while evaluating the educational and career goals of the student.
  
  
• Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices and departments to coordinate recruitment efforts.
  
  
• Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects on and off campus as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community.
  
  
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
  
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
  
• Organizational ability, high energy, and creative initiative.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Previous admission, higher education, and/or marketing experience.
  
  
• Knowledge of the offerings of the University and an understanding of the mission of the University is desired.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Koryn Parsons, search committee chair, at knparsone@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by April 10, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.