Regional Admission Counselor

Representing the University of Oregon and the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, regional admissions counselors serve as vital liaisons of the university in their respective regions. Regionals play a crucial role in connecting with and attracting prospective students to UO. They primarily work in the state/region they reside in, fostering relationships with local communities and educational institutions to identify and engage with prospective students and their families. Regionals work to build relationships with local high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations, youth organizations, and other local organizations that have a focus on secondary and post-secondary education. The goal is not only to recruit, but to provide students with confidence, and knowledge, and build a college-going culture that exposes students to their options post-high school.

Residing in the Bay Area (with a preference for Santa Clara County), this regional admissions counselor position will be responsible for managing recruitment efforts in their assigned territories – including their primary market – the Bay Area; other parts of California; and, other states that require significant travel.

Position Expectations:
• The selected individual is required to live in the Bay Area, with a preference for Santa Clara County.
• This position is based out of a home office and requires the selected individual to have functional home office space.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver Certification are required.
• Work hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in the regionally based employee’s time zone, plus significant nights and weekends, particularly during the fall and spring.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• One year of professional experience in higher education admissions recruitment

Professional Competencies
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Ease in using technology for communication, record keeping, and management of data
• Detail-oriented and possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management and demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to self-motivate and manage work with a high level of autonomy
• Ability to work in a collaborative and effective manner with students and families, staff, faculty, and alumni from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in event planning
• Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs including Slate CRM
• Two years of professional experience in higher education admissions recruitment
• One year of professional experience as a regionally-based admissions professional
• Experience managing demanding travel schedules, adept at coordinating multiple flights, rental car arrangements, and hotel accommodations efficiently and effectively
• Proficiency and fluency (grammar, spelling, syntax, structure) in a language other than English, both written and spoken

The priority deadline to submit an application has been extended to January 22nd.