Admissions and Outreach Advisor
Salary
$35,568.00 - $45,800.00 Annually
Location
Sedalia, MO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
01584
Department
Admissions and Outreach
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Position Purpose: The Admissions Advisor is responsible for increasing the image and visibility of the College in the community, creating and administering programs and activities that promote enrollment, and educating high school, HSE, and transfer students of their educational opportunities at the College. The qualified person will serve in the form of a recruiter and perform associated duties in a timely manner. In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Success and other members of the College leadership team, this person will help establish and share accountability for enrollment goals for all programs and sites.
Examples of Duties
Essential Job Functions:
- Make individual contacts with targeted populations of students and administrators.
- Contribute to and carry out an annual recruitment plan and visit schedule for the College's 14 county service area to actively recruit both traditional and non-traditional students to SFCC through regular visits to high schools, career centers, community organizations and employers, and college fairs. Regular travel and possible overnight stays can be expected.
- Assist with college planning, dual credit enrollment, financial aid information, and career exploration at select feeder schools.
- Maintain accurate records of student contacts and participate in activities, including data management of prospective students and follow-up measures for applicants, to reach desired enrollment goals.
- Work with our Learning Force team and local workforce development board to provide services to our area business partners and participate in career fairs.
- Coordinate and/or assist with on-campus recruitment; specifically, but not limited to, facilitating the College Visit Days as well as assisting in the planning of annual college and career day activities.
- Plan and participate in events/programs focused on the recruitment of adult learners.
- Provide campus tours for guests who visit campus and participate in new student events on campus.
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of information promoting SFCC enrollment and the dual credit program to high school students, parents, counselors and administrators, and other appropriate off-campus forums as assigned.
- Coordinate with faculty and staff to prepare presentations for on-campus visitors.
- Contribute to the creation of the Communication Plan that seeks to actively convert prospective students to enrolled students through the admissions funnel.
- With the assistance of the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Success, create a marketing plan and purchase necessary recruitment materials in accordance to the budget.
- Provide leadership for support staff and work with others cooperatively.
- Administer other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Success.
- A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively, both within the unit and campus wide.
- Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
The preceding duties are examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification but are not all inclusive. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Associates degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- At least one year of admissions counseling and outreach experience, or equivalent experience in customer service/sales preferred.
Skills:
- Written and verbal communication with various audiences.
- Special event coordination
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, understand and attend to details, meet established deadlines, and provide excellent customer service to the college community.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform at high levels.
- A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.
Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during the travel season.
Supplemental Information
Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter, transcripts, and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address. Employment will require a criminal background check at the college's expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY26
(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
General Information
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the start of employment. (e.g.: If employment begins Feb 1, coverage starts Mar 1). All premiums are paid monthly.
Health Insurance
Base medical insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Plan 8 - Base
$0
$781
$609
$1,433
Plan 5 - Buy-up
$77
$931
$743
$1,646
$0
$769
$600
$1,412
Plan 13 - HSA
$0
$649
$507
$1,191
- SFCC contributes $11/month to Plan 11 - HSA.
SFCC contributes $134/month to Plan 13 - HSA.
Dental Insurance
Base dental insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$0
$31.93
$34.60
$65.87
Buy-up Plan
$9.84
$51.10
$54.56
$116.01
Vision Insurance
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$7.61
$15.22
$16.98
$25.82
Life Insurance
- SFCC provides life insurance equivalent to the employee's annual salary (rounded up to the nearest $1,000). Example: $44,432 rounds to $45,000.
- Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee, spouse, and eligible children (rates based on age).
Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Services Plan
- Identity and Fraud Protection Services
Retirement Plans
Retirement plan eligibility depends on employment classification (Salaried or Hourly):
Public School Retirement System Public Education Employee Retirement (PSRS) - Salaried Employees:
- Employee contribution: 14.50% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
- SFCC matches 100%
- No Social Security withheld
- Medicare only is withheld
System (PEERS) - Hourly Employees:
- Employee contribution: 6.86% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
- SFCC matches 100%
- Medicare and Social Security are withheld
Leave Benefits
There is no waiting period to begin using accrued sick or vacation time.
Vacation Accrual- Full-time Employees:
- 4 hours per pay period: 0-5 years
- 5 hours per pay period: 6-15 years
- 6 hours per pay period: 16+ years
- Maximum accrual cap: 160 hours
- Faculty are not eligible for vacation due to built-in contractual time off but have access to 2 personal days/year.
Sick Leave Accrual- Full-time Employees:
- 5 hours per pay period for all employees
- Maximum accrual cap: 1,040 hours
Tuition Waiver Programs
SFCC Tuition Waiver:
- 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses, and qualified dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
- Electronic application required each semester
CMU Tuition Waiver:
- Undergraduate tuition 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses and dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
- Spouse only: 50% waiver on graduate tuition (excludes books, fees, supplies
- Electronic application required each Academic year
Additional Perks
Campus Events:
- Free admission to SFCC theatrical, musical, and sporting events for employees and guests
Community Gardens:
- 20' x 30' garden plots available free of charge
- Plots are prepared and water is provided
- Typically available March-October
Payroll & Employment Terms
- Payroll is processed semi-monthly (24 times per year)
- Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears
- All full-time, exempt offers must meet SFCC Board of Trustees approval
Employer State Fair Community College
Address 3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, Missouri, 65301
Phone 660-596-7481
660-596-7480
Website http://www.sfccmo.edu