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Internal Title
Admissions Recruiter
Department
Admissions & Merit Awards
Position Type
TLB - Time Limited - Benefits
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Job Details
Admissions Recruiter
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following Time-Limited position: Admissions Recruiter in the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards.
The Admissions Recruiter is responsible for executing policies and procedures for the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. This position has responsibility with admissions application review and communication with applicants. This position assists with the execution of enrollment events and performs community outreach both on and off campus for the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards that are designed to assist with meeting enrollment goals.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online athttps://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121934. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to recent CCU graduates who were involved in clubs, organizations, athletics, or campus job.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to recent CCU graduates who were involved in clubs, organizations, athletics, or campus job.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must relate well to people, be engaging, and be able to speak with confidence in front of groups. Must be able to read and evaluate academic credentials. Must have exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive promotion of CCU with prospective students/families, school counselors, and other constituents. Will be required to travel alone. Must be able to drive during the day and night. Ability to perform detailed work and handle confidential student matters.
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Working Conditions
Occasional Outdoor Activities, Possible Exposure to both Environmental Heat or Cold, Standing, Typing, Problem Solving, People Skills, Frequent overnight, out-of-state and weekend travel/work is required and must be able to work nights and weekends
Posting Number
NS01457P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2026
Position End Date (if Temporary)
06/30/2027
Job Open Date
06/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121934
Admissions Recruiter
Department
Admissions & Merit Awards
Position Type
TLB - Time Limited - Benefits
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Job Details
Admissions Recruiter
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following Time-Limited position: Admissions Recruiter in the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards.
The Admissions Recruiter is responsible for executing policies and procedures for the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. This position has responsibility with admissions application review and communication with applicants. This position assists with the execution of enrollment events and performs community outreach both on and off campus for the Office of Admissions and Merit Awards that are designed to assist with meeting enrollment goals.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online athttps://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121934. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to recent CCU graduates who were involved in clubs, organizations, athletics, or campus job.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, organizes, and arranges a recruitment schedule for assigned area to represent the University to students and parents for on- and off-campus middle/high school programs, fair programs, private visits, etc.
- Evaluates admissions applications for appropriate decisions under established criteria and guidelines. Provides ongoing contact with assigned applicant pool to ensure file completion, acceptance, and matriculation.
- Meets and greets guests who arrive at the University for a campus tour, conducts pre-presentations, and answers questions when guests return from the tour. Conducts campus tours for students, groups, and VIP.
- Assists with the implementation of all enrollment events to include Saturday Tours, Open House programs, Admitted Student Events, and off-campus events.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to recent CCU graduates who were involved in clubs, organizations, athletics, or campus job.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must relate well to people, be engaging, and be able to speak with confidence in front of groups. Must be able to read and evaluate academic credentials. Must have exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive promotion of CCU with prospective students/families, school counselors, and other constituents. Will be required to travel alone. Must be able to drive during the day and night. Ability to perform detailed work and handle confidential student matters.
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Working Conditions
Occasional Outdoor Activities, Possible Exposure to both Environmental Heat or Cold, Standing, Typing, Problem Solving, People Skills, Frequent overnight, out-of-state and weekend travel/work is required and must be able to work nights and weekends
Posting Number
NS01457P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2026
Position End Date (if Temporary)
06/30/2027
Job Open Date
06/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121934