Regional Admissions Counselor (Southern California)

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon seeks a Regional Admissions Counselor for Southern California. Based in a home office with substantial travel, the role recruits prospective students across San Diego County and the Inland Empire, collaborating with local schools and communities to expand access to higher education.

Strong public speaking and organizational skills are essential. Required are a Bachelor's degree and at least one year in higher education admissions recruitment, plus a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience in higher education admissions recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University of Oregon and the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management in their region.
• Build relationships with local high schools, community colleges, and organizations to identify and engage prospective students and families.
• Manage recruitment efforts in assigned territories, including San Diego County and the Inland Empire, California, and other regions requiring travel.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Autonomy

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Regional Admissions Counselor (Southern California)

Department: Admissions

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,Ongoing

Salary: $72,384 - $73,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year2026-2027

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

November 23, 2026; position open until filled

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions includes over 50 staff engaged inrecruitment and outreach to prospective undergraduates. Admissionsstaff make admission decisions on all applicants for freshman,transfer, and post-baccalaureate undergraduate admission.Admissions is a unit of the Division of Student Services&Enrollment Management and works closely with several otherunits of that division, especially Scholarships/Financial Aid andOrientation, as well as many other parts of campus.

Position Summary

Representing the University of Oregon and the Division of StudentServices and Enrollment Management, regional admissions counselorsserve as vital liaisons of the university in their respectiveregions. Regionals play a crucial role in connecting with andattracting prospective students to UO. They primarily work in thestate/region they reside in, fostering relationships with localcommunities and educational institutions to identify and engagewith prospective students and their families. Regionals work tobuild relationships with local high schools, community colleges,community-based organizations, youth organizations, and other localorganizations that have a focus on secondary and post-secondaryeducation. The goal is not only to recruit, but to provide studentswith confidence and knowledge, and build a college-going culturethat exposes students to their options post-high school.

Residing in San Diego County (preferred), or the Inland Empire,California, this Southern California Regional Admissions Counselorposition will be responsible for managing recruitment efforts intheir assigned territories - including their primary market, SanDiego County and the Inland Empire, other parts of California, andother states that require significant travel.

Position Expectations

• The selected individual is required to live in San Diego County(preferred) or the Inland Empire.
• This position is based out of a home office and requires theselected individual to have functional home office space.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO DriverCertification are required.
• Work hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the regionally basedemployee's time zone, plus significant nights and weekends,particularly during the fall and spring.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• One year of professional experience in higher educationadmissions recruitment

Professional Competencies

• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to use technology for communication, record keeping, andmanagement of data
• Detail-oriented with effective communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to self-motivate and manage work with a high level ofautonomy
• Ability to work in a collaborative and effective manner withstudents and families, staff, faculty, and alumni from diversebackgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning
• Knowledge of university-specific computer application programsincluding Slate CRM
• Two years of professional experience in higher educationadmissions recruitment
• One year of professional experience as a regionally-basedadmissions professional
• Experience managing demanding travel schedules, adept atcoordinating multiple flights, rental car arrangements, and hotelaccommodations efficiently and effectively
• Proficiency and fluency (grammar, spelling, syntax, structure) ina language other than English, both written and spoken

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request anaccommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us or call541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (includingfamily medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship,service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and statelaw), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use ofleave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activitiesand employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicablelaws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy.Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity andAccess. Contact information, related policies, and complaintprocedures are listedhere.

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