Admissions Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated successful work experience in recruitment, marketing, and/or sales.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly express and present ideas.
• Excellent computer skills and 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 in evaluations and decision-making.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Represent the university throughout the recruitment process by identifying, engaging, and enrolling prospective students.
• Conduct outreach and promotional activities, individual meetings, campus visits, and other recruitment initiatives with prospective students, families, counselors, and other constituents.
• Advise prospective applicants and families on admissions processes, academic programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Serve as the contact for assigned prospective students and applicants, provide personalized outreach, resolve issues and complaints, and maintain relationships with prospective and admitted students and families.
• Work with academic advisors on transferability of college credits and degree-planning questions.
• Create and implement an individual marketing plan using knowledge of local schools, alumni, community contacts, competitors, and other factors influencing recruitment.
• Develop and implement student recruitment programs in collaboration with internal departments and external organizations.
• Represent Oklahoma City University to Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education representatives when required.
• Maintain the integrity of the evaluation and admissions process.
• Evaluate applicant credentials, including applications, essays, transcripts, test scores, and recommendations, and make admissions decisions based on completed applications.
• Coordinate with other schools to obtain necessary 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 strategic planning bodies 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 about academic services and university policies.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the department’s and university’s values and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.