Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Redlands is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director to drive enrollment strategies and represent academic programs to prospective students and counselors. Travel regionally and nationally to recruit and host events, guiding applicants through admissions and financial aid processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of professional work experience, ideally in higher education.
• A valid California driver’s license with a good driving record; out-of-state licenses allowed until appointment.

Responsabilités

• Represents the university to prospective students, families, counselors, and organizations.
• Manages recruitment territory and enrolls students through the admissions cycle.
• Conducts on-campus interviews and information sessions for prospective students.
• Organizes and participates in admissions events on and off campus.
• Counsels applicants on programs, requirements and financial aid options.
• Collaborates with staff; supervises assigned personnel and approves timesheets.
• Travel required; evenings and weekends as needed throughout the year.

Connaissances

Communication

Public Speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Writing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Self-starter

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MS Office

CRM systems

Student information systems

Description du poste

Position Code:

8053

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION:

Office of Enrollment

POSITION:

Administrative, Exempt (12 months), Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE:

$70,304-$70,304

HIRING RANGE:

Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:

Twelve (12) Months

AVAILABLE:

Immediately

POSTING DATE:

October 1, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director; the title will be based on experience Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions works to execute enrollment strategy to meet the needs of the institution. This position is responsible for representing academic programs, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities to prospective students, college counselors/advisors, and organizations.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Admissions, this position travels approximately four (4) to eight (8) weeks each academic year to recruit students. Travel may extend throughout the U.S. and abroad.

This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively about the value of a liberal arts and science education.
• Represents the university at high schools, college fairs, and community-based organizations locally and if needed, throughout the country.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with prospective students by guiding them through the admissions process via telephone,email, print, virtual (e.g., Zoom) and in-person communication throughout the entire admissions cycle up through enrollment.
• Manages a territory by creating a recruitment plan, establishing relationships, and enrolling students.
• Conducts interviews and information sessions on campus for prospective students, families, groups, and special guests.
• Organizes and participates in on and off campus admissions office events throughout the year including a fall open house, Admitted Students Day, counselor programs, organization and partner events, yield receptions and summer send offs.
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs, admission requirements and procedures, and all aspects of financial aid.
• Analyzes and evaluates admissions applications and supporting documents and makes recommendations for action on these candidates.
• Organizes and participates in diversity programming for recruitment, application generation and yield.
• Assists with training of new admission counselors to include information sessions. events, file reading, application generation and yield campaigns.
• Supervise, plan, direct, and assign work of assigned staff; make hiring and disciplinary decisions; provide feedback on performance and approve timesheets.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in a professional work setting, ideally in higher education.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required . Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred

• Innovative thinker that will contribute ideas to enhance our overall recruitment strategy.
• Evidence of leadership and being a team player.
• Experience planning and executing diverse programming.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and public speaking skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced data metric driven environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and take ownership of projects assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a paperless admissions process and to learn new systems to include a CRM and institution wide student information systems.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Background Check:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Offers are conditional and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or if information was withheld or falsified. Current employees may be affected if the check is not satisfactorily completed.

Driver’s License:

Certain positions require a valid driver’s license and enrollment in the DMV Government Employer Pull Notice Program to verify license status and driving record.

Physical/Psychological Exams:

Select positions (e.g., Public Safety, Facilities, Student Affairs, Athletics, ITS) require a pre-employment physical exam, including the ability to lift 50+lbs. Public Safety Officers must also pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

Human Resources(redlands.edu)

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