"Admissions Counselor"

Start Date

September 2024

Listed On

July 31, 2024

Position Type

Full Time 12 months

Salary

$31,000

'Job Summary

Promote and represent the University by being the primary point of contact for prospective students, families, and counselors.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and strategic thinking in prospect development, enrollment activities, information services, and problem resolution.
• 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 and formulate action plans based on analysis. Work with admissions leadership to integrate the results of analysis and planning into the University's overall enrollment plan.
• Determine strategies for effective outreach and develop and initiate communication/activities to accomplish enrollment goals, including but not limited to outreach via email, texting, telephone, and visits.
• Make presentations to large and small groups of prospective students/families, on and off-campus, about the programs and opportunities at OPSU. Arrange campus visits for prospective students, and give campus tours when needed.
• Assist with daily office operations, including answering phones, responding to emails, and greeting prospective students, families, and guests.
• Participate in the development and execution of on and off-campus recruitment and activities and events designed to market Oklahoma Panhandle State University to prospective freshman (and transfer) students.
• Travel (in-state and out-of-state) away from campus is required multiple times per month, as well as weekend activities and overnight stays. Must be able to travel through our region.
• Ability to lift 30 to 45 lbs. (boxes of recruiting materials).
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Provost or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree required
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual in oral and written communication is preferred.
• One year of customer service.
• Preferred: Experience in higher education is desired

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.