Admissions Counselor — IRIS Grant

Position Title

Admissions Counselor – IRIS Grant

Full Time

Eastern Oregon University is seeking an Admissions Counselor – IRIS Grant to support outreach, recruitment, family engagement, and college access initiatives for immigrant and refugee students across Eastern Oregon. This grant‑funded position is housed within the Office of Admissions and reports directly to the Director of Admissions. The Admissions Counselor will serve as a key representative of EOU, helping students and families navigate the path to higher education from middle school through college enrollment.

The position implements outreach, recruitment, family engagement, college navigation, and postsecondary transition activities outlined in the Immigrant and Refugee Initiative for Success (IRIS) grant. The Admissions Counselor supports EOU’s enrollment goals by building and sustaining culturally responsive pathways that increase access to higher education for immigrant and refugee students from elementary and secondary education through postsecondary enrollment.

Working collaboratively with campus and community partners, the Admissions Counselor serves as a primary point of contact for students and families participating in IRIS programming. The position advises students and families on college readiness, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes; coordinates and delivers grant‑supported outreach and engagement activities; develops partnerships with schools and community organizations; and tracks student participation and outcomes to support both grant objectives and university enrollment priorities.

Note: This is a full‑time, limited‑duration position that is contingent upon continued grant funding.

• Represent Eastern Oregon University to prospective students, families, schools, and community organizations throughout the IRIS service region.
• Advise and counsel students and families regarding admissions requirements, academic opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, dual credit pathways, and enrollment processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate college access programming, including workshops, family engagement events, Exploration Days, Summer Institutes, and postsecondary transition activities.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with school districts, educators, community‑based organizations, and culturally specific partners serving immigrant and refugee communities.
• Deliver culturally responsive outreach and support services that reduce barriers related to language, geography, transportation, and access to information.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, event participation, outreach efforts, admissions progress, and grant‑related outcomes using university systems and software.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and documentation required for grant compliance and assessment.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Admissions, Strategic Equity Initiatives, MOSAIC, TRIO, Early College Initiatives, and other student support programs.
• Present to large and small audiences and participate in recruitment events, school visits, and community outreach activities.
• Support additional admissions initiatives and special projects that align with university enrollment goals and grant objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

At least one (1) year of experience in student services, admissions, outreach, or related educational programming.

• Experience directly related to student services, college access, admissions, recruitment, outreach, or related educational programming.
• Experience working with middle school students, high school students, families, and/or underrepresented or multilingual student populations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting outreach or programming for diverse, first‑generation, immigrant, refugee, multilingual, rural, or underserved students and families.
• Understanding of the recruitment cycle and admissions funnel, including the ability to help students move from exploration to application, admission, and enrollment.

• Demonstrated strong written…