Admission Counselor

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks seeks an energetic Admissions Recruiter to inform prospective students about the university and its programs. The role involves travel to multiple cities, interviewing applicants, reviewing applications and scholarship essays, and supporting recruitment and yield initiatives, including transfer and multicultural outreach.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication and presentation skills, with willingness to travel and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with college/university experience preferred.
• Strong public speaking and interview skills.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, or outreach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel to cities to recruit students and present to high schools and community colleges.
• Interview applicants, review applications and scholarship essays, and make recommendations on admissions and scholarships.
• Coordinate regional recruitment and multicultural outreach efforts.
• Present information about the University to prospective students and families.
• Respond to inquiries regarding scholarships, financial aid, and the admissions process.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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 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 and enrollment yield 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. E
• Coordinate recruitment and admission for selected regional community colleges. E
• Cultivate admitted student portfolio with high-touch outreach and engagement with prospective students and families to successfully drive enrollment/matriculation yield. 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. E
• 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. E
• 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

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

Licenses and other requirements

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects up to 20lbs; position self to store and/or retrieve files

Office environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Ground and air travel
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $26 - $28

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

Position End Date

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/19/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resources
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Rd. #1100
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Office [phone]
Fax [phone]

California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer