Admissions Counselor, Health Science Programs

Pepperdine University; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks an Admissions Counselor for the Pepperdine College of Health Science to support undergraduate and graduate recruitment across PCHS programs. The role includes information sessions, campus events, and collaboration with multiple offices to guide applicants through the admissions process.

Responsibilities cover reviewing applications, maintaining funnel data in NursingCAS, CASPA, CSDCAS, Slate, Salesforce, and Excel tools; conducting preadmission advising;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Detail-oriented and result-driven with strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented and a team-player.
• Exhibits a strong ability to plan and prioritize.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and familiarity with imaging systems.
• Able to quickly assimilate new software, commercial databases, portals, and web sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for prospects (undergraduate, graduate, and transfers) by making calls, emailing, mailing, and face to face contact.
• Provide preadmission advising to prospective students and families, including guidance on admissions requirements, academic programs, student life, spiritual life, and the application process; conduct preliminary transcript and academic record reviews to assess coursework, prerequisites, transfer credit, and program eligibility.
• Monitor applicant activity throughout the funnel to increase completion and yield conversions.
• Provide administrative support for the admissions process including communication with applicants for the completion of their admissions file and solves outstanding issues.
• Assist in arranging admissions interviews as warranted.
• Evaluate submitted documents to ensure the applicant meets all admission requirements for rendering a decision: As an evaluator, the counselor will be required to add/update submitted transcripts, test scores, degree audit report (DAR), and other admission documentation to appropriate systems (NursingCAS, CASPA, CSDCAS, Slate, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, Etrieve, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Collaborate and consistently communicate with enrollment partners (Student Financial Services, Registrar, Student Services, , etc.), faculty and other stakeholders, and program committees throughout the admissions process to ensure seamless enrollment and positive experience.
• Maintain the various programs' admissions cycles and related admissions systems adaptations, in coordination with the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management.
• Deliver presentations to prospective students at information sessions, one-on-one sessions, provide campus tours, and the like. Attend and support related recruiting events and fairs as appropriate.
• Monitor PCHS website to ensure accurate information regarding recruiting events, application deadlines, admissions requirements and resources, and new program details as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Customer service

Team player

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

imaging systems

PeopleSoft

Salesforce

Liaison CAS products

Job description

Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA seeks an Admissions Counselor for the Pepperdine College of Health Science to support undergraduate and graduate recruitment across PCHS programs. The role includes information sessions, campus events, and collaboration with multiple offices to guide applicants through the admissions process.

Responsibilities cover reviewing applications, maintaining funnel data in NursingCAS, CASPA, CSDCAS, Slate, Salesforce, and Excel tools; conducting preadmission advising;