Graduate and Transfer Admissions Counselor

About the role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Cameron University Graduate and Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment, admission advisement, and matriculation of prospective graduate and transfer student populations within the University’s primary service area and beyond. This is an entry‑level position located in Lawton, Oklahoma, supporting the institution’s enrollment goals by implementing effective admissions programs and procedures.

Cameron University is a state‑supported regional institution in Lawton, Oklahoma offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Master's‑level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to a culturally diverse area and provides opportunities for cooperative efforts. The Lawton/Fort Sill community exceeds 100,000 residents and lies adjacent to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate and communicate admission requirements and procedures to prospective graduate and transfer students, supporters, transfer institutions, community partners, and university faculty and staff.
• Provide knowledgeable and professional representation of Cameron University in group, one‑on‑one, and on‑ and off‑campus events.
• Facilitate the admission and matriculation process through recruiting activities such as automated personalized communication, presentations, phone calls, website inquiries, in‑person meetings, and visits with community stakeholders.
• Expand recruitment through lead generation, prospect guidance, and matriculation assistance.
• Maintain knowledge of and connection with prospective students, follow up on leads, and keep records in the CRM (Slate) for the assigned recruiting territory.
• Work directly with advisors, faculty, and deans in each graduate degree field, businesses, and other constituencies to identify future recruiting possibilities.
• Develop partnerships with undergraduate institutions and community colleges to identify potential graduate and transfer students and establish pathway opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective students’ needs and build productive relationships by providing individualized assistance with educational goal identification, program selection, payment and financial aid planning, and paths to degree completion.
• Correspond professionally with students, offering advice, resources, or referrals to other campus resources.
• Address issues and inquiries from prospective students and the public in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with the Director of University Marketing to develop and implement advertising campaigns targeting graduate and transfer students.
• Maintain the Cameron University Graduate Programs social media accounts.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure graduate