Position:Admissions Counselor-Athletics

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Dean of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will recruit incoming first year and transfer student athletes, be responsible for providing information regarding the University to prospective students, travel to various cities in and outside of Oregon, make presentations to high schools and community colleges, connect with coaches, assist with the coordination of athletic recruiting events, review applications, follow up with students, select qualified applicants, and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships as appropriate.

The Admissions Counselor performance is measured on overall objectives and goals set by the Dean of Admission.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute recruiting activities for designated territory.
• Travel to various cities and make presentations to high schools and community colleges; participate in college fairs; answer questions regarding the admission process and the University; make travel and lodging arrangements as necessary.
• Read and evaluate applications; assure applicant credentials meet qualifications for admission; select qualified applicants and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships to the Dean of Admission
• Maintain accurate data within the admission database (Salesforce/JRM) for admission and financial aid information and record all communication with students throughout the admission process
• Meet with prospective students and families and follow up with students as needed.
• Make, receive and respond to various telephone calls, emails, texts, and other student contact; respond to inquiries regarding scholarships, financial aid, admissions process and related matters.
• Coordinate and conduct tours of the campus when needed.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
• Participate in the development of marketing materials including letters, emails, brochures, social media and fliers.
• Train, supervise, and provide work direction to assigned student staff.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of admission and recruitment related events onsite or virtually.
• Collaborate with athletic staff regarding recruitment of athletes, eligibility, and recruiting events such as ID camps.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with departments across campus to successfully register, on-board and enroll new students to the University.
• Operate a computer, copier, fax and other office equipment as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree and some experience in an admissions office or in a university/college setting.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of Bushnell’s mission to develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church and world.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• The employee must be able drive a vehicle and possess (or have the ability to attain) an Oregon Drivers License.
• The position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling for the purposes of event set up and organization.
• Position will require daily and occasional overnight travel throughout the region in conjunction with varied working hours including evenings and weekends.
  

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