Admissions Counselor-Online Undergraduate Programs

Admissions Counselor-Online Undergraduate Programs

Admissions Counselor, Online Undergraduate Programs

Admissions

Carrie Gillies, Director of Online & Graduate Admissions

Full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene’s vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon.

Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and onboarding prospective students for designated academic programs at Bushnell University. This position serves as a primary point of contact throughout the admissions process, providing guidance on program offerings, admissions requirements, financial aid, and enrollment procedures. The Admissions Counselor reviews application materials, evaluates applicant qualifications, makes admissions recommendations, and collaborates closely with academic advising and other university departments to support a seamless transition from inquiry to enrollment.

Success in this role is measured by the achievement of enrollment goals, quality student engagement, and the ability to support prospective students through a positive and efficient admissions experience.

• Manage the enrollment and onboarding process for designated academic programs, including the Online Undergraduate Programs and/or Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs.
• Represent the university at college fairs, recruitment events, and community outreach activities.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM to manage prospective student inquiries, applications, admissions decisions, and enrollment deposits while maintaining accurate and timely communication records.
• Review completed applications to ensure applicants meet admissions requirements and institutional standards.
• Provide guidance to prospective students regarding transfer credit evaluations and program eligibility as applicable.
• Communicate with prospective students via phone, email, and other channels to provide information related to admissions requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and enrollment procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students and university departments including Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, Information Technology, and other campus offices as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and update records, reports, and documentation related to admissions and recruitment activities.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of admissions, recruitment, and onboarding events.
• Operate standard office equipment and technology systems to support daily admissions operations and student services.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in academic advising, transcript evaluation, a registrar’s office, an admissions office or in a university setting (preferably in an adult degree or online program environment).

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with…