Admissions Counselor

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor represents the University of Oregon to prospective students, their families, and school and community contacts. The role independently develops and implements recruitment initiatives to support application and enrollment goals, conducts holistic review of freshman applications for an assigned geographic territory and other areas as assigned, and provides student admission counseling. The position manages assigned geographic areas and plans recruitment strategies, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. It also involves recruitment travel, participation in search committees and event planning, collaboration with campus partners, scholarship review, and other assigned duties. The role requires independent judgment and autonomy in work planning and in representing the university to students, families, counselors, secondary schools, and community colleges. Extensive travel is required, including to locations not served by public transportation, along with irregular hours and travel on nights and weekends. A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain UO Driver Certification are required. 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 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 on nights and weekends, and work irregular hours.

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, their families, and school and community contacts.
Independently develop and implement recruiting initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals.
Conduct holistic review of freshman applications for an assigned territory and other areas as 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.
Travel for recruitment and represent the university to students, families, counselors, and staff at secondary schools and community colleges.
Participate in search committees, event planning, and other student-recruitment projects.
Collaborate with campus partners.
Review scholarship applications and perform other duties as assigned.