Regional Admissions Counselor at Oregon Tech

Working Title: Regional Admissions Counselor
Position Type: Administrative
Classification

Title:

Counselor - Academic
College/Division: Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention (SEMR )
Department: Admissions
Work Location: Hybrid, based on the Portland-Metro campus located in Wilsonville, OR, two (2) days per week; when not traveling for recruitment.
Position Terms/Mo: 12 months, annually
Full/Part time: Full Time
Appointment FTE (%): 1.00
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
This position is eligible for Oregon Tech's comprehensive Benefits offerings.

The purpose of this position is to represent Oregon Tech in the recruitment of new students to all Oregon Tech campuses (Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, other satellite locations, and online) and to present information to groups and organizations about Oregon Tech, with emphasis on building connections with prospective students, families, high school guidance counselors, and transfer coordinators throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West area, the Portland Metro area in particular.

Representation of Oregon Tech is accomplished in a variety of settings and formats. The person in this position travels extensively to high schools, community colleges and career fairs throughout Portland, the Gorge, Vancouver, and other areas deemed necessary to present and represent Oregon Tech as an attractive college choice. They also visit with prospective students virtually on a one-on-one basis, in small and large groups, at campus events, on the phone, and through email.

Data-informed territory management, ethical decision making, and relationship building are integral components of the position.

This position is hybrid, with 2 days per week on the Portland-Metro Campus in Wilsonville, and 3 days per week from home, when not traveling for recruitment.

• Bachelor’s degree by the start of the job
• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
• Demonstrated excellent presentation abilities, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer or student service experience
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Willing and able to travel and work weekends/evenings
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must be able to successfully clear a background check

• One (1) year of experience directly related to Student Services
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Experience working in education or with high school and community college age students
• Knowledge of student recruitment, college admissions, financial aid, and/or Oregon Tech
• Ability to analyze data and use data to make decisions

Applications are accepted exclusively via the Oregon Tech Job Board, please visit the Oregon Tech Job Board to review the full announcement and submit an application.