Admissions Counselor
Oberlin College
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Admissions Counselor

Oberlin College

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Posted:
March 25, 2021
Location:
Oberlin, Ohio
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Required Education:
Bachelor’s

The Office of Admissions at Oberlin College invites applications for an Admissions Counselor. This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Director of Admissions in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to recruiting students and evaluating applications, the Admissions Counselor will work closely with one or more sub-teams within the office, taking on responsibilities in an additional area, such as event planning, student staff supervision, or communications. This position is a two year appointment with the second year extension contingent upon first year performance.

Enthusiastically and effectively promote the value of an Oberlin education to prospective students, parents, and school counselors. Assist with the implementation of procedures and programs for attracting, evaluating, and matriculating students. Participate in educational events, college fairs, information sessions, and recruitment activities as a representative of the college.

Responsibilities:

• Present Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences and Conservatory of Music to groups of students, parents, secondary school counselors and alumni.
• Interview and evaluate prospective applicants.
• Correspond with students, parents, guidance counselors, agencies and other constituencies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of admissions events, programs, and activities, which may include, but are not limited to campus visit, multicultural recruitment, alumni recruiting, and financial aid.
• Evaluate and present applications for admission to the Admissions Committee.
• Travel and/or Virtual recruitment for approximately 6-8 weeks a year, representing Oberlin’s distinctive educational opportunities for talented and diverse students at high schools, college fairs, agencies and conferences.

See full job details on the Oberlin College jobs portal.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Interest in working with prospective students, families, and secondary school counselors.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with students and families from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to work within a team, as well as with stakeholders across the college campus.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Oberlin College insurability standards. Must be comfortable driving in unfamiliar areas with GPS assistance in a wide variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include the ability to travel independently, work on a computer for up to eight hours a day, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Available to start July 1, 2021

NOTES:
2 openings.
Internal Number: APS150158PS
About Oberlin College
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about
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