Admissions Counselor

Department

Department: Admissions

Appointment Type and Duration

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Compensation Band

Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

Application Review Begins: April 20, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions includes over 50 staff who are engaged in the work of recruitment and outreach to prospective undergraduates, and making admission decisions on all applicants for freshman, transfer, and post-baccalaureate undergraduate admission. Admissions is a unit of the Division of Student Services & Enrollment Management, and works closely with several other units of that division, especially Scholarships/Financial Aid and Orientation, as well as many other parts of campus.

Position Summary

As a member of the Student Services & Enrollment Management team, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for representing the University of Oregon (UO) to multiple constituencies, including prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. The Counselor independently develops and implements recruiting initiatives to meet application and enrollment goals, and also conducts holistic review of freshman applications for their assigned territory, and others as assigned. The Counselor must be effective at independently planning recruitment strategies including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. Will be expected to participate in search committees, event planning, and other project work related to student recruitment. Collaborates often with campus partners. Additionally, this position is a front-line service provider with primary responsibility for student admission counseling, recruitment travel, and management of the assigned geographic areas. The position requires a significant level of independent judgment and autonomy in regards to work planning; local representation of the university to thousands of students, families, counselors, and other key staff at secondary schools and community colleges; expert counseling of students and families; and application of university admission policy through holistic admission review. Secondary responsibilities include scholarship review and other duties as assigned. This position reports to an Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment.

Additional expectations of the position

This position requires an extensive amount of travel, often including locations that are not serviced by public transportation. This position must be able to work irregular hours and travel extensively on nights and weekends. This position will require a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Driver Certification.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

One year of prior experience in higher education or equivalent.

Professional Competencies

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

Ease in using technology for communication, record keeping, and management of data.

Ability to manage a complicated daily, weekly and monthly schedule with recurring important professional commitments on and off campus.

Ability to work in a collaborative and effective manner with students, alumni, diverse families, administrators, and faculty.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Ability to work with key stakeholders for the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in student recruitment, education advocacy, or college counseling.

Proficiency and fluency (grammar, spelling, syntax, structure) in both written and spoken Spanish.

Experience within an institution of higher education.

Knowledge of university-specific computer application programs and knowledge of university procedures.

FLSA Exempt

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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