Regional Admissions Counselor

Department Summary
The Office of Admissions mission is to clearly and effectively communicate the features and benefits of the university to prospective students and their families. The Office provides appropriate admissions services, such as recruitment activities and application processing, to assist the university community in enrolling the number and type of students needed to meet the institution’s enrollment goals. Our goal is to promote access via clear communication of Oregon Tech’s admissions standards, provide admissions support for all of our campuses and sites, and support the University’s pursuit of excellence by admitting new students who are capable of persisting successfully to their academic objective at Oregon Tech.

For more information, visit http://www.oit.edu/admissions

Position Summary
Oregon Tech is hiring two positions. One position will be based in Rogue Valley, OR and the other in position based in the Portland-Metro area (please see notes below).

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.

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 careers fairs throughout their territory 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. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, resilient and adaptable, takes initiative, has a growth mindset, strong problem-solving skills, highly organized, and has a positive team-oriented attitude.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of experience in student services, higher education, admissions, or college counseling
• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellent public speaking and 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 PowerPoint
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Slate CRM experience
• Bilingual in Spanish & English
• One (1) year of experience directly related to higher education admissions
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Knowledge of student recruitment, college admissions, financial aid, and/or Oregon Tech
• Ability to analyze data and use data to make decisions

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000