Admissions Counselor

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

• Paid holidays (10 days/year)
• Paid vacation (accrues 15 hours/month)
• Paid sick time-off (accrues 8 hours/month - no limit!)
• Individual AND Family Healthcare Insurance: medical, dental and vision! (95%+ employer-paid!)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Discounted athletics facilities membership

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Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Admissions Counselor

Full Time

1.0

Regular

C&A

The Admissions Department at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has a dynamic career opportunity for an outgoing, enthusiastic, and energetic professional who enjoys meeting new people, collaborating with a great team, and achieving results in higher education through its Admissions Department as an Admissions Counselor.

Admission counselors are responsible for representing Eastern Oregon University to multiple constituencies, including prospective students, families, schools, and community contacts. The incumbent will develop and maintain recruitment initiatives to meet overall university enrollment goals. The Admission Counselor will execute and assess programs within assigned geographic territories, present to large and small groups, plan recruitment travel, monitor recruitment expenses, and provide support to the campus visit program.

Incumbent advises and counsels prospective students about EOU undergraduate academic offerings and overall student experience including representing EOU and recruiting prospective students for EOU at multiple events and regional schools. Admissions Counselors are responsible for building a stronger presence and cultivating meaningful relationships to effectively explain, admission policies and next steps to students and to provide outstanding customer service.

• Responsible for researching assigned territories and addressing the needs of the students.
• Serves as the main point of contact for high school or transfer students from those areas that are seeking an undergraduate degree from Eastern Oregon University.
• Develops and maintains recruitment plan and tracks success of initiatives.
• Uses software to track individual communication with students, analyze trends, track data to make recommendations to meet the university enrollment goals.
• Advises and counsels prospective students about EOU undergraduate studies and courses.
• Explains Admission policies and next steps and families to students and provide outstanding customer service to all who interact with Admissions.
• Assists in daily interactions with prospective and current students and families through…