Student Recruiter I (HR Title: Admission Counselor)

About the Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Student Recruiter will represent Southern Methodist University to prospective first year students and transfer students, parents, high school counselors and community college counselors for the purpose of recruiting and selecting new students for the university.

Essential Functions

• Recruitment of prospective high school and transfer undergraduate students to the University, including following up with prospects and applicants through various communication sources, providing information to prospective students and parents, participating in college fairs and high school visits.
• This position has the potential to manage international territories - including international travel.
• Review and evaluate admission applications to determine admissibility to the University and participation in the final admission decision process (Committee), participating in all Admission Committee review meetings and informing students, parents and staff of application status.
• Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan.
• Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, high school counselors, and independent counselors in recruitment region.
• Participate in college fairs, high school visits, case studies, and panels.
• Initiate and participate in activities to yield accepted students to matriculation.
• Conduct information sessions and walk-in hours.
• Assist with admission programs as assigned.
• Attend meetings/conferences.
• Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities.
• Support recruitment programs as appropriate.
• Manage projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.
• Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s is required.
• A Minimum Of 1 Year Of Experience Is Required.
• Work experience recruiting for a nonprofit, selective, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences university/college or a two year non-profit college is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
• Candidate must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
• Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.
• Candidate must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Candidate must have a valid drivers license and must be able to drive in the evening/night time.
• Candidate must be available for work related travel and be available on evenings and weekends when necessary.
• A candidate who is bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 29, 2026. Position is open until filled.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution. SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU. The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.