Admissions Advisor

Admissions Advisor

• Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
• Enrollment Management
• Enrollment Management
• Staff Full Time
• Opening on: Aug 24 2026
• Closing on: Sep 7 2026

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Title: Admissions Advisor

Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt

Pay Grade: PT 07

Division: Enrollment Management

Subdivision: Adm Off Campus Outrh

Department: Enrollment Management

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Meet with prospective students, evaluate admissions applications, recruit at high schools and community colleges, and prepare reports on applicants, admissions and enrollments for assigned territory. Serve as part of the Admissions Recruitment Team and participate in every aspect of the overall recruitment effort for the University.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective students and parents and inform them of University Admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, cost of attendance and all other matters related to choosing a college.
• Visit secondary schools and community colleges to meet with counseling and teaching staff, students, and administrators regarding Eastern Michigan University, and its features and benefits for college-bound students.
• Review Admissions applications and make admissions decisions.
• Make regular University presentations, on and off campus, to prospective students, parents and administrators.
• Represent EMU at recruitment fairs, graduate and undergraduate, around the state of Michigan and in other states, as required.
• Participate in all campus visit programs (on and off campus), as part of the overall recruitment effort.
• Administer Admissions policies and procedures for specific programs or activities.
• Recommend policy or procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices.
• Participate in and coordinate enrollment yield efforts (e.g., Fast Track, phone calls, e-mails, receptions, etc.) as required.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of departmental reports.
• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Perform related departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills in organization, administration, marketing, problem-solving and planning, typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor''s degree in a related field, are necessary.

Possession of a valid driver''s license is necessary.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.

As required, ability to work evening and weekend hours, and travel, is necessary.

One year of admissions-related work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a related field preferred.

Familiarity with computers and current software programs is expected.

Knowledge of EMU''s academic programs, student type, undergraduate experiences and the southeastern Michigan area is highly desirable.

Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual, preferably English and Spanish.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%