Admission Counselor

Position Title Admission Counselor
Position Category Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA Non-exempt
FTE 1
Location Thousand Oaks
University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities.

The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Admission, provide information regarding the University to prospective students; travel to various cities, in and outside of California, to recruit students and make presentations to high schools and community colleges; interviews students, reviews applications and scholarship essays, follows up with students, selects qualified applicants, and makes recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships as appropriate; provides support to recruitment activities in areas including but not limited to transfer and multicultural recruitment, professional development and community relations.

Representative Duties

Travel to various cities and make presentations to high schools, community colleges, and other community organizations; participate in college fairs; answer questions regarding the admission process and the University; make travel and lodging arrangements as necessary.

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Coordinate recruitment and admission for selected regional community colleges. E
Give presentations to prospective students and their families and community organizations. E
Assist in the coordination and implementation of multicultural recruitment strategies. E
Interview prospective students off site at various locations. E

Read and evaluate applications and scholarship essays; assure applicant credentials meet qualifications for admission; select qualified applicants and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships to the Director.

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Meet with prospective students individually; respond to questions or concerns of students; follow up with students as needed. E

Make, receive and respond to various forms of communication; respond to inquiries regarding scholarships, financial aid, admissions process and related matters.

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Ability to use MS Office and other PC based software and databases and other office equipment as assigned. E
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities. E
Participate in the development of publicity materials including letters, brochures and fliers. E
E=Essential Duties
Knowledge Of
Admissions policies and procedures
Recruitment, interviewing and advisement techniques
Public speaking techniques
Recruitment within the framework of university mission, goals and objectives
Communication and marketing strategies
University mission, goals and objectives
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and cultural sensitivity
Ability To
Provide information regarding the university to prospective students
Travel to various cities and make travel arrangements
Interview students, read applications and scholarship essays, select qualified candidates and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Collaborate with other university departments
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to internal and external audiences
Organize and schedule work
Operate a computer and other office equipment
Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:
Bachelor's Degree and intern experience in a college or university setting
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish
Licenses and other requirements
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Valid driver's license
Physical Abilities
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files
Environment
Office environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Ground and air travel
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Hiring Range $25/hr-$26/hr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number Staff
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date 06/03/2024

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