Admissions Counselor Online Degrees

JOB SUMMARY:

Reviews admission applications and supporting materials providing guidance and support to prospective online students throughout the application and enrollment process. Evaluates and processes transfer credit for admitted students assists with determining LIFE Scholarship eligibility and ensures compliance with the South Carolina REACH Act. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Application and Data Management: Reviews academic records and application materials for prospective students issuing and communicating admission decisions on a rolling basis for the fall spring and summer terms. Assists with the review of LIFE Scholarship eligibility and verifies SC REACH Act compliance for incoming transfer students. 30% - Guidance and Support: Communicates with prospective students in-person by telephone and through electronic communication offering detailed interpretation of the Universitys admissions requirements and transfer credit policies. Also engages with faculty and institutional partners. 25% - Transfer Credit Processing and Evaluation: Evaluates transcripts and course equivalencies for incoming students and assists with adding transfer credit to academic record. Manages and maintains data in the Transfer Course Equivalency List (TCEL). 5% - Recruitment: Represents the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at college fairs and during private visits to schools across the state. 10% - Other duties as assigned.

JOB CODE:

CB70

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelors degree and experience in student services programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Move transport raise or lower 30lbs or less: % Stand for Prolonged Period: % Communicate converse give direction express oneself: % Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Perceive observe clarity of vision: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

42000 - 46000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to a candidates previous experience knowledge skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 1 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered applicants must meet the minimum qualifications have been discharged under honorable conditions and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.