What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Oregon Tech?
Position Summary
Department Summary
The Office of Admissions mission is to clearly and effectively communicate the features and benefits of the university to prospective students and their families. The Office provides appropriate admissions services, such as recruitment activities and application processing, to assist the university community in enrolling the number and type of students needed to meet the institution’s enrollment goals. Our goal is to promote access via clear communication of Oregon Tech’s admissions standards, provide admissions support for all of our campuses and sites, and support the University’s pursuit of excellence by admitting new students who are capable of persisting successfully to their academic objective at Oregon Tech.
For more information, visit http://www.oit.edu/admissions
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to represent Oregon Tech in the recruitment of new students to all Oregon Tech campuses (Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, other satellite locations, and online) and to present information to groups and organizations about Oregon Tech.
Representation of Oregon Tech is accomplished in a variety of settings and formats. The person in this position travels extensively to high schools, community colleges and careers fairs throughout the Pacific Northwest and other areas deemed necessary to present and represent Oregon Tech as an attractive college choice. They also visit with prospective students on campus on a one-on-one basis, in small and large groups, at campus events, on the phone, and through email.
Data-informed territory management, ethical decision making, and relationship building are integral components of the position.
Representation of Oregon Tech is accomplished in a variety of settings and formats. The person in this position travels extensively to high schools, community colleges and careers fairs throughout the Pacific Northwest and other areas deemed necessary to present and represent Oregon Tech as an attractive college choice. They also visit with prospective students on campus on a one-on-one basis, in small and large groups, at campus events, on the phone, and through email.
Data-informed territory management, ethical decision making, and relationship building are integral components of the position.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree by the start of the job
- Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
- Demonstrated excellent presentation abilities, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated customer or student service experience
- Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Willing and able to travel and work weekends/evenings
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Must be able to successfully clear a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- One (1) year of experience directly related to Student Services
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Experience working in education or with high school and community college age students
- Knowledge of student recruitment, college admissions, financial aid, and/or Oregon Tech
- Ability to analyze data and use data to make decisions
