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Admissions Counselor II

Montana State University Billings

Billings, MTFull-time$19.69–21.5/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.69–21.5/hr
Location
Billings, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Montana State University Billings’ Office of Admissions recruits students for the University and City College campuses and supports prospective students from their first inquiry through enrollment. The Admissions Counselor provides information through in-person and virtual channels, coordinates recruitment visits and events, and collaborates with campus and community partners. The role includes travel within Montana and out of state, with heavier travel seasons in fall and spring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Student Recruitment, requiredCustomer Service, requiredData Entry, nice to haveResearch Analysis, nice to haveCampus Tour Coordination, nice to haveEnrollment Guidance, nice to haveMarketing, nice to haveCommunication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredProject Management, requiredRelationship Building, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredActive Listening, requiredRapport Building, requiredStudent Support, requiredTeamwork, requiredInterdisciplinary Collaboration, requiredIndependent Work, requiredSound Judgment, requiredRecruiting Principles, nice to haveSocial Media Platforms, nice to haveHigher Education Student Services, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Full job description

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

License(s) Required

Possess a valid driver’s license

Compensation

$19.69 - $21.50 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

The Office of Admissions is a dynamic team working together to recruit new students to Montana State University Billings. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting students for both MSU Billings University and City College campuses including high school graduates, transfer students and adult learners. Additionally, Admissions Counselor assist with questions pertaining to general campus information through face-to-face, virtual, phone, text, and email to support those seeking information about attending MSUB. This position supports the division by providing quality customer service and supporting students from their first inquiry through enrollment.

Admissions Counselors provides outstanding customer service to students and their families and are cross trained in MSUB’s degree and certificated programs and is an integral part of the MSUB Community. Training, professional development, and opportunities to serve on various campus committees and initiatives are an integral part of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under supervision from the Associate Director of Admissions, Recruitment, this individual:

  • Travels (out of state and within Montana) representing MSUB to visit with prospective students about University and City College programs and opportunities

  • Establishes and maintains relationship with high school and college personnel

  • Performs necessary data entry and research analysis associated with Banner, Tableau, recruitment CRM, and other campus software

  • Coordinates and conducts prospective students’ visits and tours to the University

  • Educates prospective students on the enrollment and matriculation process

  • Assists with on-campus and off campus recruitment programs

  • Meets with prospective students and families on campus to go over the enrollment process and show prospective student around campus.

  • Participates in campus and community marketing efforts

  • Assists with Campus Events (i.e.: Preview Days, Orientations, Registration events, and other recruitment/outreach events)

  • Works with the Admissions Team to set recruitment goals and outcomes

  • Manages assigned recruitment territories

  • Refers students to campus and community resources as needed to address barriers

  • Collaborates with academic departments, professional and faculty advisors, the advising center, admissions, financial aid, and all MSUB student support services and campus programs for all five colleges

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

  • Demonstrated commitment to students and to public education

  • High-level of professionalism and creativity

  • Ability to seek out opportunities and venues to recruit students

  • Demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse populations

  • Proven ability to work well both independently and as a positive and contributing member of a team

  • Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the added ability to provide attention to detail

o Excellent project management abilities, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively interact and develop working & professional relationships

  • Ability to navigate computer programs including Microsoft Office Products

  • Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, other non-traditional hours and travel by both airplane and automobile during the year. The typical heavy travel season is typically September through November, and February through April.

  • Knowledge of basic skills in active listening, rapport building and/or individualized student support models

  • Experience working in team settings and interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising sound judgment

  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office

  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with higher education setting, or similar experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting and marketing principles

  • Familiarity with MSUB academic policies and procedures

  • Familiar with campus/community stakeholders such as Montana High Schools, transfer colleges, tribal schools and colleges, and Gear Up high schools in the surrounding areas

  • Knowledgeable about higher education student services and program support offerings

  • Experienced use of computer software programs and social media platforms

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7846

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 538 open Student Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.69–21.5/hr
  • US median$20–23/hr102 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.60/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Student Services hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 538 open Student Services jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Student Services postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (322 postings).
Education
173 of the 538 open Student Services jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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