About Job

Status: Full-time, Benefit eligible

Bushnell University Overview

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.

Job Summary

The Admission Counselor for Nursing is responsible for recruiting and on-boarding prospective students to Bushnell’s School of Nursing. Admission Counselors are assigned recruitment, marketing and outreach responsibilities geared towards specific academic programs. This position is responsible for recruitment into Bushnell’s School of Nursing including, but not limited to, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This position is responsible for representing Bushnell University at outreach events, developing community partnerships, communicating with students regarding their admission process, reviewing application materials, evaluating transcripts, and working closely with the faculty, Registrar’s Office and Academic Advisors to ensure students are registered and enrolled for their first set of courses.

Performance of this position is measured on successful student enrollment in designated programs.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute recruiting activities for designated programs.
Work closely with the faculty in the School of Nursing for program knowledge and key application details.
Manage student enrollment and on-boarding process for designated online undergraduate and graduate programs using the Admissions CRM (Salesforce/Jenzabar Recruitment Manager) and Nursing CAS.
Complete the admission process for prospective online undergraduate and graduate program applicants; track applied students; provide transcript evaluation; review and complete applications; assure applicant credentials meet qualifications for admission; provide an orientation to on-board new students.
Under the authority and oversight of the registrar’s office, review and approve student transfer credits within established academic policy and procedures and record transfer entries in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES).
Meet with prospective students to review transcript evaluation and discuss ways to meet graduation requirements (Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), CLEP, Bushnell offerings, other; determine if student is a good candidate for PLA and advise; complete registration materials; schedule follow up calls if not ready and track until drop or enroll).
Represent Bushnell at outreach events such as career/transfer fairs, meetings at community colleges and partner organizations/employers as applicable.
Meet with prospective students and respond to questions or concerns; follow up with students as needed; enter and track students in database (Salesforce/Jenzabar Recruitment Manager).
Create, complete, and track file/folder of prospective graduate and online undergraduate students; including plans of study and registration.
Make, receive and respond to various telephone calls, emails, and other student contact; respond to inquiries regarding financial aid, admissions process and related matters.
Serve as liaison between prospective student and the following departments: Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, IT Department and other departments as needed.
Operate a computer, copier, and other office equipment as assigned.
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
Participate in the development of promotional materials including letters, brochures, and fliers.
Train, supervise and provide work direction to assigned student staff as applicable.
Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of admission and recruitment related events.
Participate as a member of designated University committees

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and experience in higher education preferred

Application Instructions

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing.

To be considered for this position, please submit all of the following through the online application process:

Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
CV/Resume
Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
- Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate’s personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
- Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life; and
- Section 3: the candidate’s understanding of and ability to support Bushnell’s Theological Context for Community statement.
Contact Information for three references, one of which must be the applicant’s pastor or another appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant’s faith background.
Completed Employment Application

*Please include all requested materials. Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification.

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