Admissions Counselor

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• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/16/2026
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Advising and Student Services
• Rank: N - No Rank
• Working Title:
  
  Admissions Counselor
• Department: 331231 - NSP Recruitment
• Position Number: D96034
• Representation: AU - AAUP
• Renewable:
  Renewable
• End Date: if applicable
• Position FTE: 1.0
• Tenure Status: N - not applicable

As a member of the Enrollment Management Division, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative and effective recruitment initiatives, programs, and application management to ensure Portland State University meets enrollment goals. The position participates in all of the division’s enrollment strategies, prioritizing recruitment initiatives and outreach of underrepresented college‑going student populations. The counselor works extensively and collaboratively with key constituencies to ensure optimal effectiveness throughout the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process.

The role represents the University to prospective students, families, high school and college personnel, partner institutions, community organizations, and the public, and plans independent recruitment strategies including high‑school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of related experience in admissions, recruitment, student advising, or closely related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required; must be able to communicate fluently in both languages, verbally and in writing, in a professional setting.
• Professional
  
  Competencies:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ease in using technology for communication, record keeping and management of data.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively and sensitively with individuals from other cultures, ethnic groups, lifestyles, and backgrounds.
  • Ability to critically and logically analyze, synthesize, interpret and extrapolate admission data, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail and produce desired results.

• Bachelor’s degree with two to four years of related experience.
• Two to three years related experience working with undergraduate student populations.
• Experience with software systems such as Ellucian Banner (or equivalent), Campus Nexus (or equivalent CRM software), mobile technology, and social media.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Monday‑Friday 8:00am‑5:00pm; some weekends and evenings required.

The annual salary for this position will be between $56,880 and $60,948. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

• * How did you first find out about this position?
  • PSU Website
  • HERCJobs
  • Urban League of Portland
  • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
  • Oregon Employment Department
  • Social Media
  • Person Referral
  • Career Builder
  • Glass Door
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