Job Description

VP Area: Enrollment Services

Department: Admissions

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for supporting the Office of Admissions in identifying, attracting, and enrolling diverse and well-qualified students. The Admissions Counselor acts as the university’s representative for all aspects of the admissions operation both on and off campus in his/her work.

The Admissions Counselor reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and is a member of the Admissions team within the department of Enrollment Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated successful work experience in recruitment, marketing, and/or sales.

Preferred Qualifications: None

Job Duties:

100% - Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University.

Recruitment:

• Represent the university throughout the recruitment process by identifying, engaging, and enrolling prospective students. Serve as a university representative to prospective students and families, high school and college counselors, and other key constituents through outreach efforts, promotional activities, individual meetings, campus visits, and other recruitment initiatives designed to attract and enroll qualified students.
• Provide prospective applicants and families with expert counsel on the admissions process including academic program information, and admission requirements as well as financial aid program and scholarship information.
• Serve as the touchpoint for assigned prospective students and applicants. Employ personalized outreach, receive and resolve issues and complaints, and develop and maintain relationships with prospective and admitted students/families.
• Works closely with academic advisors in assisting applicants in determining the transferability of college credits and with degree-planning questions.
• Create and implement an individual marketing plan to include knowledge of high school history, area alumni, ministers and friends of OCU, competitors and factors of influence that assist the university in successfully achieving its educational mission.
• Develop and implement various student recruitment programs designed to recruit targeted prospective students through collaboration with both internal departments and external organizations.
• When required, represent Oklahoma City University's interest with representatives from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Application, Evaluation, and Admissions:

• Ensure the integrity of the evaluation and admissions process.
• Evaluate student credentials submitted by applicants, including review of application, admission essay, official transcripts, test scores and recommendations to determine whether or not a student exhibits potential for success at Oklahoma City University and will add to the quality of the academic environment; thoroughly reviews applications and makes admissions decisions based on completed applications.
• Coordinates with other schools as needed to collect all necessary academic materials; compiles application documents using Slate, Liaison WebAdmit, Banner, and reviews open files to facilitate completion. Support Admissions and Enrollment Management standards, goals, projects, and initiatives:
• Maintain professional office hours during the day, and when appropriate, evenings and weekends to maximize personal communication with students, parents, and counselors.
• Provide support and planning for Admissions events, projects, initiatives, etc. as assigned.
• Participate in long range planning by serving as a part of university strategic planning bodies. • Participate in short range departmental planning by offering recommendations for departmental functions and goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the trends, regulations, and other factors that affect admissions and recruitment activities.
• Participate in development of university publications, student handbooks, etc. outlining academic services and university policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent writing and oral communication skills; clearly express and present ideas.
2. Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
3. Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
4. Excellent leadership and management skills.
5. Clear, correct, and effective communication using the English language.
6. Acquire a working knowledge and understanding of admissions and university policies.
7. Ability to cooperate, work well, and get along with supervisors, coworkers, members of the university community, and the general public.
8. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.
9. Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.
10. Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. At the discretion of the Director, the incumbent’s regular work schedule may include partial remote work excepting the recruitment season (August through November). Remote work is covered by the university’s remote work/telework policy.
2. Work is primarily indoors, but at times may be required to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
3. Will be exposed to frequent noise caused by telephones and office machines.
4. Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; some overtime may be required.
5. Off-campus, state and regional travel may be required.