Multicultural Admissions Counselor

The Admissions Department at Eastern Oregon University is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our team as an Admissions Counselor of Multicultural Recruitment. This dynamic career opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys meeting new people, collaborating with a great team, and achieving results in higher education.

• Represent Eastern Oregon University to multiple constituencies, including prospective students, families, schools, and community contacts.
• Develop and maintain recruitment initiatives to meet overall university enrollment goals.
• Execute and assess programs within assigned geographic territories, present to large and small groups, plan recruitment travel, monitor recruitment expenses, and provide support to the campus visit program.
• Advises and counsels prospective students about EOU undergraduate academic offerings and overall student experience.
• Build a stronger presence and cultivate meaningful relationships to effectively explain admission policies and next steps to students and provide outstanding customer service.

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish is required.
• One to two years of demonstrated experience working with or creating programming surrounding outreach of underrepresented youth.
• One to two years of experience working in education or with high school and community college-age students and working with non-traditional and multicultural students or audiences.
• One to two years of experience working with a multi-campus system, academic rules, policies, and procedures, general education requirements, budgetary policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with computing systems and expertise in multimedia and electronic communication.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid United States driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Master's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Familiarity with EOU admissions/university policies.