Enrollment Counselor, Graduate Enrollment

Anderson University’s Office of Graduate Enrollment invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as an Enrollment Counselor. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

The Enrollment Counselor serves as the primary enrollment services contact for assigned graduate applicants, providing personalized support from application through the start of the first semester. Reporting to the Director of Graduate Admission and Advising, this position guides prospective and admitted students through the admissions and enrollment process while providing exceptional customer service and proactive communication. Responsibilities include communicating with applicants, monitoring application materials, providing guidance on admission requirements and financial assistance, and assisting students with enrollment and registration. The position reviews completed application files and makes admission recommendations based on established guidelines, coordinating with College Deans and Graduate Program Directors when additional review is needed. The Enrollment Counselor provides admitted students with clear next steps for enrollment, onboarding, registration, Workday access, and financial aid; guides students through the transfer credit process; and registers students for their initial course schedules in coordination with Academic Success Advisors to ensure a smooth transition from Counselor to Advisor. The Enrollment Counselor maintains a strong working knowledge of assigned graduate programs, including prerequisites and enrollment requirements, while cross-training across additional programs, as needed.

A bachelor’s degree is required. Previous recruiting or sales experience is preferred with the ability to relate the college experience and the benefits of a post-secondary education to prospective students. Ability to work on multiple software systems, such as Slate and Workday are desired. Exemplary customer service, communication, and organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail are needed. The ideal candidate must be able to connect, motivate, inspire, and work with a diverse student population and demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of students. The ability to work in a professional and confidential manner with all staff, students, parents, and the community is essential.

About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu.

About Us

Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven community. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population.

Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For®: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021–2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well-being.

With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major-embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche.

Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide—and one Anderson has earned five consecutive times.

At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person—preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith.

Learn more about Anderson University and our Four Pillars of Distinction here.