Admissions Officer Jobs
Admissions Officer jobs are open across colleges, universities, and graduate and professional schools, at every level from entry-level counselor to associate and senior director, with specializations in undergraduate recruitment, international admissions, and financial aid coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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College Admissions Counselor (Former Admissions Officer) | Full-Time | San Diego, CA
You’ve spent years deciding who gets in. Now help students become the ones who do.
Hammer Prep is a boutique test prep, tutoring, and college counseling company with a strong base of great families and more demand than we can serve. We’re hiring a full-time college counselor to be number 2 on our counseling team, working alongside our head counselor. You’ll have your own caseload and your own approach. We handle sales and billing. You counsel.
We only add to the team when it’s a great fit, so we’re selective.
What you’ll do
- Guide students and families through the full admissions process, from junior year through decision day
- Edit and give feedback on application essays. We do this in-house, and it’s a core part of the job.
- Meet with students after school and into the evening
- Take part in occasional public speaking events, like workshops and family info sessions
- Optional: pick up paid tutoring hours if you enjoy it
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years working inside a college admissions office, with real experience making admissions decisions and selecting students
- Excellent writing and editing skills, especially with personal essays
- Warmth and credibility with high school students and their parents
- San Diego-based preferred, but we’ll consider anyone whose experience and fit are strong
The schedule
This isn’t a 9 to 5. During admissions season you’ll put in long hours, work at least one weekend day every week, and often both Saturday and Sunday. Outside of admissions season, the pace is more normal.
Compensation
- Base salary: $50,000 to $65,000, depending on experience
- Performance bonus based on direct referrals (families who ask to work with you) and the number of students you guide through the admissions process. As the practice grows, so does your bonus.
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your specific role and responsibilities in your most recent college admissions position.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- college admissions: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- San Diego, CA 92121 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92121
College Admissions Counselor (Former Admissions Officer) | Full-Time | San Diego, CA
You’ve spent years deciding who gets in. Now help students become the ones who do.
Hammer Prep is a boutique test prep, tutoring, and college counseling company with a strong base of great families and more demand than we can serve. We’re hiring a full-time college counselor to be number 2 on our counseling team, working alongside our head counselor. You’ll have your own caseload and your own approach. We handle sales and billing. You counsel.
We only add to the team when it’s a great fit, so we’re selective.
What you’ll do
- Guide students and families through the full admissions process, from junior year through decision day
- Edit and give feedback on application essays. We do this in-house, and it’s a core part of the job.
- Meet with students after school and into the evening
- Take part in occasional public speaking events, like workshops and family info sessions
- Optional: pick up paid tutoring hours if you enjoy it
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years working inside a college admissions office, with real experience making admissions decisions and selecting students
- Excellent writing and editing skills, especially with personal essays
- Warmth and credibility with high school students and their parents
- San Diego-based preferred, but we’ll consider anyone whose experience and fit are strong
The schedule
This isn’t a 9 to 5. During admissions season you’ll put in long hours, work at least one weekend day every week, and often both Saturday and Sunday. Outside of admissions season, the pace is more normal.
Compensation
- Base salary: $50,000 to $65,000, depending on experience
- Performance bonus based on direct referrals (families who ask to work with you) and the number of students you guide through the admissions process. As the practice grows, so does your bonus.
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your specific role and responsibilities in your most recent college admissions position.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- college admissions: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- San Diego, CA 92121 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92121
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in admissions officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, communications, counseling, or a related field
- Experience with student recruitment CRM platforms such as Slate or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for school visits and college fairs
- Ability to manage a recruitment territory and travel during peak seasons
- Knowledge of financial aid processes, FAFSA, and enrollment management principles
- Experience reviewing applications and evaluating academic and extracurricular credentials
Tips for Your Admissions Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to enrollment metrics
Admissions officers are expected to move numbers, so your resume should show recruitment territory results, yield rates you influenced, or application volume you managed. Generic higher-ed experience without enrollment outcomes will not stand out in competitive pools.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists admissions officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your CRM and travel experience
Most admissions offices run on a student-recruitment CRM, and many roles require extensive travel during fall and spring recruitment cycles. Name the specific systems you have used and quantify your territory or travel schedule on your resume.
Target postings by institution type and mission
A research university, a small liberal arts college, and a for-profit institution each recruit differently and value different skills. Reading the institution's enrollment goals before you apply lets you frame your cover letter around the specific challenges they are trying to solve.
Prepare scenario answers about difficult recruitment conversations
Interviewers for admissions roles commonly ask how you handle a student who is a poor fit or how you manage denial conversations. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show empathy, clear communication, and institutional loyalty without overpromising admission.
Negotiate start dates around the recruitment calendar
Admissions offices run on a strict annual cycle, and hiring managers notice when candidates understand it. If you are negotiating your start date, frame it around the fall recruitment travel season or the application review period to show you know how the job actually works.
Admissions Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most admissions officers?
The most active employers for admissions officers right now are U.S. NURSING COLLEGE, PathIvy, and Empowerly, and the most openings are in Illinois, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at institutions actively growing enrollment or launching new academic programs.
How many admissions officer jobs are remote?
About 67% of admissions officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in graduate, online program, and transfer admissions roles. Traditional undergraduate recruitment positions tied to territory travel and in-person school visits are more likely to require on-campus presence for at least part of the year.
How do you become an admissions officer?
Most admissions officers start with a bachelor's degree and move into entry-level roles such as admissions counselor or recruitment coordinator. From there, gaining hands-on experience with application review, CRM systems, and high school or college fair recruitment builds the foundation for advancement. Many professionals in the field also pursue a master's degree in higher education administration or student affairs to move into associate director and director roles.
Can you get hired as an admissions officer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level admissions counselor roles are specifically designed for candidates with limited professional experience. Institutions frequently hire recent graduates, especially those who can speak authentically about their own enrollment experience. Volunteer work with college access programs, experience tutoring or mentoring high school students, and familiarity with application platforms all strengthen a candidate's profile when formal admissions experience is thin.
What does the admissions officer interview process look like?
Most admissions officer interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with enrollment staff and sometimes a dean or faculty member. Candidates are typically asked behavioral questions about handling denial conversations, managing recruitment territory, and working under application-season deadlines. Some institutions also ask candidates to give a brief presentation or walk through how they would pitch the institution to a prospective student.
Where can I find and apply to admissions officer jobs?
You can find and apply to admissions officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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