Temporary Transfer​/First- Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

George Fox University's highly successful Undergraduate Admissions Team is looking for a credible and goal-oriented person to serve as a Temporary Transfer/First-Year Undergraduate Admissions Counselor.

As the primary contact for non-nursing transfer prospective students and a population of first-year prospective students, the Temporary Transfer/First-Year Undergraduate Admissions Counselor must understand and be able to clearly communicate the value of a George Fox education. This individual should possess a strong understanding of the transfer credit process and how it applies across various George Fox programs.

The Temporary Transfer/First-Year Undergraduate Admissions Counselor should be detailed and flexible, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and a positive attitude. In our collaborative environment, the ideal candidate will contribute to all aspects of the admissions process with a spirit of service and a commitment to helping prospective students experience the Be Known promise.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented among our faculty and administration.

Above all else, a member of the Undergraduate Admissions Team must value the formative experience that comes from a George Fox education, and, by words and example, be able to clearly communicate this in order to compel students to join George Fox University.

• Effectively communicating why George Fox is the Christian university of choice and delivering the "Be Known" promise to prospective transfer and first year students and families through interpersonal interactions, digital communications, virtual and in-person presentations, campus tours, one on one meetings, and phone calls.
• Effectively managing student interaction and admissions data, including detailed knowledge of the intricacies of transferring college credits to different George Fox programs and lead transfer students through the transfer process; work collaboratively with campus partners including the Office of the Registrar, Career and Academic Planning Center, and Student Life in ensuring accuracy in advising, the transferring of credits, and transition to campus for the transfer student population.
• Implementing student recruitment strategies and executing financial aid strategies for assigned geographic territories and transfer students to meet department enrollment goals.
• Reviewing transfer and first year applications and evaluating students for admissibility to the university for the fall and spring semesters, including recalculating every transfer applicant's GPA.
• In a spirit of teamwork, collaborating and contributing with others, including the Admissions staff, employees, students and the public.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• A high level of initiative, motivation, and attention to detail to work in a goal-oriented environment.
• The ability, willingness, and availability to travel, including by car and airplane and must have a valid Oregon driver license.
• A commitment to issues of ethnic and gender diversity and the ability to speak to changing demographics in the country and the effect it has on the recruitment of students.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on…