Admissions Counselor

Oklahoma City University•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor supports the Office of Admissions in identifying, attracting, and enrolling diverse and well-qualified students. The role represents the university in admissions operations both on and off campus and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions as a member of the Admissions team within Enrollment Management. The counselor recruits prospective students, advises applicants and families on admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and scholarships, and evaluates applications and credentials to make admissions decisions. The position also supports recruitment and admissions events, departmental and university planning, and the development of university publications and student handbooks. Work is primarily indoors, with possible outdoor activity while traveling between buildings or off campus. Partial remote work may be available at the Director’s discretion, except during recruitment season from August through November.

Requirements

Demonstrated successful work experience in recruitment, marketing, and/or sales.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly express and present ideas.
Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Clear, correct, and effective communication in English.
Ability to acquire a working knowledge and understanding of admissions and university policies.
Ability to cooperate and work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, members of the university community, and the general public.
Ability to exercise good judgment when evaluating situations and making decisions.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate behavior that reflects the department’s and University’s values and mission.
Represent the university throughout recruitment by identifying, engaging, and enrolling prospective students, and conducting outreach, promotional activities, individual meetings, campus visits, and other recruitment initiatives.
Advise prospective applicants and families on the admissions process, academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships.
Serve as the point of contact for assigned prospective students and applicants; conduct personalized outreach, resolve issues and complaints, and maintain relationships with prospective and admitted students and families.
Work with academic advisors on transfer-credit questions and degree planning.
Create and implement an individual marketing plan informed by high school history, area alumni, university supporters, competitors, and other relevant influences.
Develop and implement recruitment programs for targeted prospective students in collaboration with internal departments and external organizations.
Represent Oklahoma City University with representatives from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education when required.
Ensure the integrity of the evaluation and admissions process.
Review applications, essays, transcripts, test scores, and recommendations to assess applicants’ potential for success and contribution to the academic environment, and make admissions decisions based on completed applications.
Coordinate with other schools to collect academic materials, compile application documents using Slate, Liaison WebAdmit, and Banner, and review open files to facilitate completion.
Maintain professional office hours during the day and, when appropriate, evenings and weekends to maximize communication with students, parents, and counselors.
Support and plan Admissions events, projects, and initiatives as assigned.
Participate in university long-range strategic planning and departmental short-range planning.
Maintain current knowledge of trends, regulations, and other factors affecting admissions and recruitment.
Participate in developing university publications and student handbooks describing academic services and university policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.