Texas Admission Counselor

Pay Competitive

Employment type

Full-Time

Req#: 365181 !*!

OU Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) works to bring in the next generation of Sooners. Our team operates from Norman as well as across the state, nation and world. We provide support to incoming domestic and international freshman and transfer students as they navigate the college application and decision process. Additionally, we partner with parents, counselors, and communities in providing resources to students interested in higher education.

Our goal is to build a vibrant, inclusive community on campus by recruiting students with diverse backgrounds, educational experiences, and involvement.

We need someone who exhibits:

Integrity: Accountability for doing the right thing by exercising good judgment and honesty. Ability to create a safe environment for students and families and team members, including having emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Transparency and thoughtfulness in communication.

Care: Prioritization of creating the best experience possible for each person we encounter and at every step of the student experience. Providing service to others by being friendly, approachable and inclusive. Commitment to collaboration and to being a team player with a positive attitude. Inclusivity, which is the ability to work with a diverse group of people and having the ability to relate and be relatable to all those we serve.

Intentionality: Strong work ethic and contribution to the excellence of the Division of Enrollment Management, OAR and OU; self-motivation. Consistency in meeting deadlines and responding in a timely manner.

Innovation: Possession of a natural curiosity to learn and a continual pursuit of personal and professional growth in the field of college enrollment management. A focus on innovation, displaying an understanding of positive change and possessing a strong analytic ability. Efficiency by researching best practices, making creativity a priority.

The admission counselor position manages new undergraduate student recruiting in a North Texas, designated territory, develops and executes recruiting strategies and activities, and participates in admission application review and processing. This person also interprets admission policies and procedures and responds to all manner of questions regarding admission from prospective students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni, OU faculty and staff, colleagues and the public.

There is a strong cultural emphasis on customer service.


** We're currently looking for a new team member for our Central Texas region to serve as an Admissions Counselor. This position is remote and will reside in the Austin area. **

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Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 36 months experience recruiting students for college programs, student services, or other closely related experience in a higher education environment.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months related experience.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral and strong public speaking skills
• Must be able to work successfully with a diverse group of students, parents, faculty and staff
• Must be highly organized; able to work independently and establish and meet deadlines while working with a high volume of assignments
• Strong analytical skills required
• Must value being part of a team and be able to work in partnership with others
• Must have a professional manner and appearance
• You will meet with prospective students, families, alumni, and high school counselors at events which will take place at schools, designated locations, college fairs and on campus

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license to attend schools and events.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pull, push, lift, engage in repetitive motions, speak, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others; see, including color, depth perception and clarity; and hear, including receiving detailed information orally.

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