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Location

Blacksburg, Virginia

Salary

$45,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

Admissions Counselors will plan, implement, and administer programs to target, recruit, and enroll students in undergraduate degree programs, working closely with the Director of Recruitment and Travel and Events Manager. Key duties involve extensive recruitment travel, conducting presentations, coordinating events, advising students, and assisting with application reviews.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and admissions experience equivalent to a graduate-level degree, along with demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. The role requires extensive travel, including evenings and weekends, and involves assisting with application review.

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Job description

Job Description

Admissions Counselors will report to the Director of Recruitment and work closely with the Travel and Events Manager. Working collaboratively with a team of directors and counselors, Admissions Counselors will plan, implement, and administer programs and initiatives designed to target, recruit, and enroll students in undergraduate degree programs. Key responsibilities include: *Extensive recruitment travel and management of a travel territory (including evening, weekend, and extended overnight travel) *Conducting recruitment presentations in high schools, community centers, and attending college fairs across the country *Assisting with the coordination and execution of admissions and university affiliated events and programming *Serving as an ambassador for Virginia Tech to visiting prospective students and families *Advising potential first-year and transfer students on admissions procedures, policies, and pathways *Assisting with the review of applications for admission independently and as a committee member This position requires some evening and weekend work (about once a month) and out of town travel(approximately up to five full or partial weeks each fall and three partial weeks each spring).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and admissions experience with education and experience equivalent to graduate level degree; demonstrated organizational skills to accommodate multiple priorities, exemplary interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with individuals and large groups, computer proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software

Preferred Qualifications

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information: Anticipated starting salary of $45,000

Hours per week

40+

Review Date: April 13, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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