International Admissions Counselor

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

139d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Admissions includes over 50 staff who are engaged in the work of recruitment and outreach to prospective undergraduates, and making admission decisions on all applicants for freshman, transfer, and post baccalaureate undergraduate admission. Admissions is a unit of the Division of Student Services & Enrollment Management, and works closely with several other units of that division, especially Scholarships/Financial Aid and Orientation, as well as many other parts of campus. Within Admissions, the recruitment & outreach team that includes this position is a dynamic, committed group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who are often the first UO representatives that thousands of students per year from around the US and beyond will meet in the process of choosing whether to apply to, and ultimately attend, the University of Oregon. Their care for the students extends beyond the desire to have students choose Oregon, and also extends to our outreach mission, making sure that students and their families feel empowered about the college preparation, search, and choice process, regardless of where they enroll. In light of the university’s growing presence around the US and beyond, we are adding to this dedicated staff in order to accomplish even more in our work.

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.
Must be detail-oriented and possess strong oral and written communication skills.
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.
Experience working or living overseas.
This position requires an extensive amount of travel, often including locations that are not serviced by public transportation.
This position must be able to work irregular hours and travel extensively on nights and weekends.
This position will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in student recruitment, education advocacy, or college counseling.
Second language proficiency highly desired.
Experience within an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs and knowledge of university procedures.
Experience with event and project planning desired.
Knowledge of social media marketing and outreach.

Responsibilities

Representing the University of Oregon (UO) to multiple constituencies, including prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts.
Develops and implements recruiting initiatives and follow-up to meet application and enrollment goals, in consultation with the International Recruitment team.
Conducting holistic review of freshman applications.
Manages the planning and follow-up of recruitment activities including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings.
Student admission counseling.
Recruitment travel.
Management of the assigned geographic areas.
Scholarship review.
Other duties as assigned.