Admissions Counselor I - Admissions Counselor Sr II

Campus

OSU-Stillwater (Position will office at the OSU-Tulsa

Contact Name & Email

Megan Pitt,

Work Schedule

Work schedule may extend beyond regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, as needed, to complete assignments.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$19.25 - $31.75 hourly (Contingent upon available funding)

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter, resume and list of three professional references is required for full consideration.

About this Position

Recruit and assist prospective students to OSU Undergraduate Admissions and meet individual territory and overall admission enrollment goals. Serve, promote and represent the University by being the primary point of contact for prospective students, families and counselors. Discuss policies / procedures required for admission, housing, scholarships / financial aid with prospective students, families and counselors. Proactively anticipate student needs and respond appropriately. Conduct trend analysis for an assigned territory; formulate action plans based on analysis. Work in conjunction with recruitment staff and leadership to integrate the results of analysis and planning into the University's overall enrollment plan. Demonstrate self-direction, creativity and strategic thinking in prospect development, yield enhancement activities, information services and problem resolution. Determine and execute strategies for effective outreach for an assigned territory; develop and initiate communication / activities to accomplish enrollment goals. Outreach includes measured benchmarks of student contact including monthly goals for calls, texts, emails and personal interactions. Give presentations to large and small groups of prospective students / families, on and off-campus, about the opportunities available at OSU; provide campus tours when needed and actively participate in recruitment on and off-campus events. Assist with daily office operations including answering phones, responding to email, greeting and providing counsel to prospective students, families and guests to meet our customer service goals. Participate in the development and execution of on and off-campus recruitment, conversion and yield activities / events designed to market Oklahoma State University to prospective transfer students. An essential function of this position is to maintain a personalized public presence in a wide range of environments such as community colleges, college fairs, and community locations, among others. This may include and is not limited to publication and broadcast of full name, work contact information, and time, date, and / or location of recruitment activity. Travel (in-state and out-of-state) away from campus and / or regional office multiple times per month with the duration ranging from 1 to 12 days. Overnight stays often required depending on the time of year. Ability to lift 45 lbs. Work schedule may extend beyond regular office hours of 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, as needed, to complete assignments. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.

Position will office at the OSU-Tulsa campus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

One year related experience

Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Valid Driver's License required

Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :

This job requires a high level of internal and external public contact serving as a liaison between the Admissions Office, various academic units and other organizations within the university. Strong written, verbal communication and technical skills are necessary. Knowledge of MS applications. Ability to lift 45 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years related experience; two of those years as an Oklahoma State University admissions counselor