Admissions Adviser

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 44,741 - 54,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $49,713 annually

Full-time (40 hours/week)

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking an Admissions Adviser to recruit, admit, and orient prospective students while supporting recruitment, yield, and transition programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with at least one year of recruitment experience, good organizational and communication skills, and willingness to travel. A valid driver’s license is required; Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. This is a full‑time position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience and at least one year of student recruitment experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Must possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively in and out of state and work extended hours is essential.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students and assist with their admission and orientation processes.
• Support the facilitation of recruitment, yield, and transition programs.
• Works within the Admissions department, focusing on student recruitment and enrollment support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Oakland University is hiring an Admissions Adviser. The role involves recruiting, admitting, and orienting prospective students while supporting recruitment, yield, and transition programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students and assist with their admission and orientation processes.
• Support the facilitation of recruitment, yield, and transition programs.
• Works within the Admissions department, focusing on student recruitment and enrollment support.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience and at least one year of student recruitment experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Must possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively in and out of state and work extended hours is essential.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Benefits and Status

• Position offers a salary of $49,713 annually with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and access to campus recreation facilities.
• Position belongs to the Administrative-Professional employee group and requires a full-time commitment (40 hours/week).