Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think care create and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse sustainable and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching scholarship and practice.

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest with campus locations inForest GroveHillsboro and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live work teach and acquire and share knowledge.

The Admission Counselor serves the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Pacific University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions the Admission Counselor will be assigned key recruitment territories play a role in daily office procedures and assist the Admissions Team in planning and implementing recruitment programs and strategies for the growth of Pacific University.

The Admissions Counselor will represent Pacific University in a variety of settings. Important responsibilities include independent recruitment travel evaluation of applications meeting individually with inquiring students and developing working relationships with high schools in assigned recruitment territories. The Admissions Counselor will join a highly motivated and supportive Admissions Team working collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively cultivate relationships with inquiring students from an assigned territory visiting with them in their home regions and on-campus evaluating their admission applications and individually encouraging them to choose Pacific University during yield season
• Develop and implement a prospect management philosophy within the territories to reach recruitment goals and agendas with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment
• Responsible for representing Pacific University at high school visits college fairs college nights and alumni contacts
• Develop an understanding of high schools in an assigned territory and acts as the primary contact for those schools
• Ability to convincingly articulate the value of a liberal arts and sciences education from Pacific University to prospective students families guidance counselors teachers and other constituencies
• Coordinate on-campus and off-campus recruiting efforts not limited to open houses admitted student events and application workshops
• Meets individually on and off campus with prospective students and others seeking information on admission standards academic and non-academic programs
• Makes effective regular on-campus presentations and campus tours to visiting groups of students and their families
• Travel to assigned regions for possible overnight travel approximately 8 weeks in the fall and 4 weeks in the spring
• Uses strong analytical and decision-making skills to read and evaluate a large number of applications while meeting deadlines
• Contacts prospective applicants personally to encourage applications and follows up with admitted applicants to guide them through the financial aid process
• Abide by NACAC and NCAA Principles of Good Practice
• Perform statistical research on recruitment territory utilizing student database to inform efforts
• Additional duties might include overseeing special programs and taking on new projects as needed throughout the recruitment cycle

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Associate Director of Admissions for Undergraduate Admissions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelors degree is required
• Experience in college or university admissions financial aid or enrollment development work
• Recruitment travel is required. A valid drivers license reliable transportation and willingness to travel by air is required at the time of hiring and throughout the term of employment
• Strong written and oral communication skills excellent organizational ability the ability to multi-task the ability to be self-reliant and the ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• A commitment of at least three years is expected and career interest in college enrollment or counseling is preferred

Highly Preferred

Bilingual Spanish speaker

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Strong understanding of the mission philosophy and value system of private liberal arts colleges
• Entry level understanding of recruitment philosophies and financial aid strategies
• Candidates are expected to be highly organized attentive to detail technically proficient and dedicated to the Admissions Office and the University.
• Working knowledge of computer software (Google Apps Microsoft Apps etc) with strong email skills and web navigating ability
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people high energy creative initiative flexibility and dependability
• The ability and confidence to exercise discretion while working independently as well as the commitment to working as part of a team

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office working conditions job requires hours that may exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during peak periods job requires ability to drive and travel independently. This full-time position requires availability during both weekends and evenings. A significant amount of overnight travel will also be required for approximately 8 weeks in the fall and 4 weeks in the spring.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please upload your resume and cover letter that includes a statement articulating your philosophy tofacilitating an inclusive and equitable admission process and the skills and experiences you will bring to contribute to these efforts along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic holistic equity-minded and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

We who make up Pacific University aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust civility care openness and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected their contributions are valued and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation holidaysincluding winter breakand sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• Employer-paid life short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• On-campus benefits including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food bookstore purchases clinic services and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks snowshoes and bikes)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from historically underrepresented groups.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age religion or religious creed disability sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include but are not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way Forest Grove OR 97116 or via email at .