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Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Admissions Counselor

Department

Admissions

Job Code

A61310

Job category

Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours

Full time, exempt.

Salary Range

Starting at $49,391; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

This position is responsible for promoting the University of Portland, generating new applications and enrolling students from various assigned recruitment territories. As a member of the University of Portland admissions team, this position will develop and implement recruitment strategies and programs aimed at achieving the University's enrollment goals.

This position administers, implements, and interprets University admission policies and procedures under minimal supervision. Specific duties of this position include : reviewing applications, conducting informational sessions, and managing relationships and programs within assigned geographic areas. This position reports to the Director of Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions.

Core Duties

• Read, evaluate, and make first level recommendations about undergraduate applications.
• Maintain effective communications with the departments of Financial Aid and the Registrar, reviewing records and transcript evaluations as necessary to facilitate efforts in the application process.
• Conduct informational sessions for internal and external communities.
• Manage a heavy travel schedule to assigned geographic territories during established recruitment cycles.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with relevant institutions and persons, including secondary schools and professionals at schools, professional organizations, students, parents, and alumni.
• Serve as a resource to other departments; represent the Admissions Department at activities and events, meetings, committees, and conferences.
• May be responsible for the administration or management of specific programs and / or program budgets as assigned.
• Develop and lead social media campaigns and strategies for student engagement.
• Organize and facilitate events for prospective students on campus and at off-campus recruitment events, including those out of state.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and applications in depth and at level of proficiency required for duties of the position. In most situations, the necessity of learning, using, and supporting new technologies, software, and / or applications does not change a job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Work Standards

The full Mission Statement is at : www.up.edu / about / mission.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University's home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S317-2023

Number of Vacancies

Estimated Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

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