Admissions Counselor

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

139d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Admissions is a unit within the Division of Student Services & Enrollment Management, comprising over 50 staff dedicated to undergraduate recruitment, outreach, and admissions decisions. This position is part of the recruitment & outreach team, which serves as the initial point of contact for thousands of prospective students and their families. The team is committed to empowering students throughout the college preparation, search, and choice process, regardless of their final enrollment decision. The university is expanding this team to enhance its recruitment efforts. As a member of the Student Services & Enrollment Management team, the Admissions Counselor represents the University of Oregon (UO) to prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. This role involves independently developing and implementing recruiting initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals, as well as conducting holistic review of freshman applications for assigned territories. The Counselor will plan recruitment strategies, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. Responsibilities also include participating in search committees, event planning, and other student recruitment projects, with frequent collaboration with campus partners. This position is a front-line service provider responsible for student admission counseling, recruitment travel, and management of assigned geographic areas. It requires significant independent judgment and autonomy in work planning, local representation of the university, expert counseling, and application of university admission policy through holistic review. Secondary duties include scholarship review and other assigned tasks. The position reports to an Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
One year of prior experience in higher education or equivalent.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Ease in using technology for communication, record keeping, and management of data.
Ability to manage a complicated daily, weekly and monthly schedule with recurring important professional commitments on and off campus.
Ability to work in a collaborative and effective manner with students, alumni, diverse families, administrators, and faculty.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to work with key stakeholders for the University.
Extensive travel, often including locations not serviced by public transportation.
Ability to work irregular hours and travel extensively on nights and weekends.
Valid driver's license and ability to obtain UO Driver Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in student recruitment, education advocacy, or college counseling.
Proficiency and fluency (grammar, spelling, syntax, structure) in both written and spoken Spanish.
Experience within an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs and knowledge of university procedures.

Responsibilities

Represent the University of Oregon (UO) to prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts.
Independently develop and implement recruiting initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals.
Conduct holistic review of freshman applications for assigned territory and others as assigned.
Independently plan recruitment strategies including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings.
Participate in search committees, event planning, and other project work related to student recruitment.
Collaborate with campus partners.
Provide front-line student admission counseling.
Manage recruitment travel and assigned geographic areas.
Perform scholarship review and other duties as assigned.