What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Rogers State University?
Posted on 4/25/2025
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About this position
Admissions Counselor
Department of Admissions
POSITION SUMMARY:
Actively recruit prospective students to the University through high school visits, college fairs, campus tours, on-campus events, and other opportunities. Advise concurrent students as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Recruit prospective students from specified territory to the University
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with high school counselors and community college staff members
- Sustain a system of visitation and follow-up at select high schools, community and junior colleges, and technology centers, and within communities
- Maintain communication with prospective students through face-to-face interaction and the recruitment communication plan
- Disseminate accurate information to prospective students in a timely manner
- Assist in coordination of campus visit program
- Collaborate with recruitment team to develop and carry out recruitment events
- Maintain prospective student database
- Assist Office of Admissions with admissions and advisement as needed
- Perform other duties as directed by the Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Admissions, Vice President for Enrollment Management, or President
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills;
- Organized, flexible self-starter who is willing to work until the job is complete;
- Able and willing to work independently as needed but employ a team mindset and positive attitude;
- Personal computer skills and the ability to learn new technology are required;
- Enthusiastic, professional, and a good ambassador for the University at all times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, and the ability to sit, stand, drive, and walk for prolonged periods of time is required;
- Ability to lift 35 pounds, bend, reach, speak, see, and type is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
- Experience in higher education setting preferred.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Admissions
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Student Workers
POSITION:
Regular Full-Time/Benefits Eligible/Non-Exempt
HOURS:
- 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Mon-Fri;
- Evenings and weekends as necessary
About us
EEO STATEMENT:
This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.
RSU is recognized for:
- high-quality academic programs
- a nurturing scholastic atmosphere
- distance learning options
- a high-technology learning environment
RSU offers a variety of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals. As well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom.
The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods.
