Admissions & Student Finance Coordinator – Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
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So,… are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Admissions & Student Finance Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and operational lead for all admissions and recruitment activities within the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Student Services, this position is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of recruitment, admissions, and matriculation processes from initial inquiry through enrollment. The Coordinator will implement and document admissions policies and procedures, manage key systems and timelines, and serve as the liaison between the college and external partners on all admissions-related matters. Additionally, this individual coordinates the financial aid process for students in the four-year program in collaboration with central university offices. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
40% – Essential – Admissions Cycle Management: Manage WebAdmit/VMCAS, Slate, and other programs and software platforms used in the collection and review of applicant material and information, ensuring timeline adherence. Provide technical support to CVM Admissions Committee members throughout the admissions review cycle to ensure materials and decisions workflows run smoothly. Perform preliminary assessment of applicant packets for completeness. Maintain accurate data and metrics related to applicant information and contact with prospective students. Serve as a staff contributor on the CVM Admissions Committee. Assist with recruiting and training CVM Admissions Committee members in the review and interview of applicants.
30% – Essential – Admissions, Recruitment, and Matriculation Management: Serve as central point of contact and lead coordinator for all recruitment, admissions, and matriculation activities for the CVM. Communicate CVM admission standards and requirements to prospective students and advisors by serving as the primary point of contact for all related inquiries. Lead planning and execution of recruitment events, presentations, and outreach activities in collaboration with the Campus & Community Engagement Program Manager and other coordinators within the Office of Academic Affairs. Aid in development and production of recruiting materials, such as website prospectus/brochures, handouts, and presentations by working with Marketing & Communications. Conduct group presentations and 1-on-1 counseling to prospective students. Collaborate with other coordinators in the Office of Academic Affairs to create the number one student experience. Represent the college in the AAVMC admissions and recruitment community and at annual meeting.
30% – Essential – Matriculation & Financial Aid: Collaborate with the central Clemson University office of financial aid, advise students on the process for FAFSA and scholarships, and disseminate financial aid information to students. Collect and review residency information for South Carolina residency in collaboration with Clemson University office of financial aid. Provide matriculation information to accepted/admitted students and work with registrar and financial aid (plus IT and other pertinent offices) to ensure timelines are met.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience – 1+ years experience working in student services or admissions at the graduate level in higher education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walk or move about
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
WORKING CONDITIONS:
5% Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Anticipated Hiring Range: $39,800.00 – $60,000.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email mailto:hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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