An admissions advisor helps recruit students to college and university programs. As an admissions advisor, your responsibilities include assisting students and families through the application process, explaining potential career paths for each major and degree program, and providing information about financial aid options. In addition to helping students with admissions paperwork, you also attend recruitment events, college fairs, and career fairs, both on and off campus. Travel to other cities and towns, or even other states, is also a regular part of your duties as an academic admissions advisor.