Regional Admissions Counselor - Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

The Regional Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in developing a strong applicant pool and helping the Admissions team achieve its enrollment objectives. This position is responsible for managing an assigned recruitment territory, traveling extensively to high schools, churches, and college fairs to engage with prospective students and their families. The Admissions Counselor will implement targeted recruitment strategies to maximize yield and meet enrollment goals.

This is an entry-level role that requires strong relationship-building skills and a passion for Christian higher education.

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) Admissions position based in a surrounding area near Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas with some remote work capabilities. Candidates who wish to reside in other locations such as Oklahoma City, Shawnee, or Tulsa will not be excluded from consideration.

The Regional Admissions Counselor for OBU serves as a recruiter for and is an integral team member for the Office of Admissions. A successful candidate will cultivate relationships with students, parents, heads of schools, counseling and registrar's offices, coaches, and student pastors in a particular region’s schools. This position will also work to develop and implement a strategy to maximize the enrollment of students in an assigned region.

Additional responsibilities for this candidate may include (but are not limited to) drafting written correspondence, emails and texts, phone communication, and social media communication for prospective students, families, and important influencers. A candidate must be willing to attend college fairs, recruitment events, church events, and make recommendations to her/his direct supervisor on events that should be attended to advance the recruitment of students.

A successful candidate would work with prospective students through the funnel process and ultimately meet enrollment goals set forth by the university, the president, and the Director of Recruiting.

• Recruit students through scheduled visits to churches, secondary schools, college fairs, and yield activities; make formal presentations to groups of students and parents on campus and in the community.
• Manage assigned territory and/or population in terms of developing and implementing a strategy to maximize yield of enrolled students.
• Interview prospective students and their parents to explain admission requirements and answer questions about the University.
• Recruit students through scheduled visits to churches, secondary schools, college fairs, and yield activities; make formal presentations to groups of students and parents on campus and in the community.
• Manage assigned territory and/or population in terms of developing and implementing a strategy to maximize yield of enrolled students.
• Interview prospective students and their parents to explain admission requirements and answer questions about the University.
• Respond to written, telephone, and personal inquiries and requests for information; explain admission policies, procedures, requirements, University programs, and campus life; make referrals to other University offices as necessary.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding recruiting plans and special programs to more effectively meet admission goals.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships…