Admissions Counselor

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

3d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor represents the University of Oregon to prospective students, their families, and school and community contacts. The position independently develops and implements recruitment initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals, conducts holistic reviews of freshman applications for an assigned territory and others as assigned, and provides student admission counseling. The Counselor plans recruitment strategies, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings, and participates in search committees, event planning, and other recruitment projects. The role collaborates with campus partners and manages assigned geographic areas, exercising independent judgment and autonomy in work planning, university representation, student and family counseling, and application of university admission policy. Secondary responsibilities include scholarship review and other duties as assigned. The position reports to an Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment. Extensive travel is required, including to locations not serviced by public transportation, with irregular hours and frequent travel on nights and weekends. A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain UO Driver Certification are required. Employment offers are contingent upon a successful background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of prior experience in higher education or equivalent.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to use technology for communication, record keeping, and data management.
Ability to manage a complicated daily, weekly, and monthly schedule with recurring professional commitments on and off campus.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively 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.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain UO Driver Certification.
Ability to travel extensively, including to locations not serviced by public transportation, and work irregular hours and nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent the University of Oregon to prospective students, families, and school and community contacts.
Independently develop and implement recruitment initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals.
Conduct holistic reviews of freshman applications for an assigned territory and as otherwise assigned.
Plan and carry out recruitment strategies, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings.
Provide student admission counseling and manage assigned geographic areas.
Participate in search committees, event planning, and other projects related to student recruitment.
Collaborate with campus partners and represent the university to students, families, counselors, and staff at secondary schools and community colleges.
Apply university admission policy through holistic admission review.
Review scholarship applications and perform other duties as assigned.
Travel extensively, including on nights and weekends, and work irregular hours.