Admissions Counselor

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Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 01/16/2026

Classification Title

Classification Title Advising and Student Services

Rank

Rank N - No Rank

Working Title

Working Title Admissions Counselor

Department

Department 331231 - NSP Recruitment

Position Number

Position Number D96034

Representation

Representation AU - AAUP

Renewable

Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE

Position FTE 1.0

Tenure Status N - not applicable

Position Summary

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life
, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

Position Summary

As a member of the Enrollment Management Division, the Admissions Counselor, position 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. This position participates in all of the division’s enrollment strategies, but prioritizes recruitment initiatives and outreach of underrepresented college‑going student populations. The Admissions Counselor works extensively and collaboratively with key constituencies to ensure optimal effectiveness throughout the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process.

This position has specific assignments related to student admission needs and outreach, collaborations with high school and community college personnel, community organization partnerships, as well as independent oversight of assigned territories.

The Admissions Counselor will represent the University and its academic programs and services to prospective students and their families, high school and college personnel, partner institutions, community organizations, and the public. The counselor must be effective at independently planning recruitment strategies including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. The admissions counselor is a front‑line service provider with primary responsibility for student admission counseling, recruitment travel in‑and out‑of‑state, and the management of assigned geographic territories.

The position requires a significant level of independent judgement and autonomy with regard to work planning; representation of the University to students, families and educational counselors and staff, and application of admission policy through the secondary review of admissions applications with limited supervision. This position will work closely with Enrollment Management, the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center ( TRSRC ), professional advisors in the advising pathways, high school college counselors and personnel at community colleges.

The position is a full‑time professional academic staff position within Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions. The admissions counselor must have strong English and Spanish written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, who have varied exposure to higher education is required.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required in this position; must be able to communicate fluently in both languages, verbally and in writing to fulfill job responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience in admissions, recruitment, student…