Admission Counselor

Admission Counselor

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: 1.00
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Transfer Admission, conduct admission interviews for prospective students and applicants. Plan, coordinate and implement recruitment activities that will support program growth.

Representative Duties:

• Conducts admission interviews for prospective transfer students, for both traditional and post-traditional/Bachelors Degree for Professionals programs. E
• Evaluates transcripts, interprets transfer course equivalencies, advises students on core requirements and available majors. E
• Maintains admission files and enrollment records. E
• Plans, coordinates and implements transfer recruitment activities.. E
• Builds relationship with community colleges and businesses in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. E
• Makes presentations at information meetings; participates at corporate and college fairs. E
• Provides outstanding customer service to prospective students and applicants; responds promptly to inquiries via email and phone; manages communication with prospective students and applicants regarding admission process and related matters. E
• Explains financial aid policies and opportunities. E
• Communicates effectively with university personnel and departments servicing students and coordinating events. E
• Develops routine letters and other correspondence as needed. E
• Attends staff and campus wide meetings. E
• Performs work during the evening and some weekends, including light travel. E
• Provides work direction and training to assigned staff. E
• Prepares and maintains records and reports related to assigned activities. E
• Participates in the development of publicity materials including letters, brochures and fliers. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Admissions policies and procedures
• Recruitment, interviewing and advisement techniques
• Public speaking techniques
• Recruitment within the framework of university mission, goals and objectives
• Communication and marketing strategies
• University mission, goals and objectives
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and cultural sensitivity

Ability To:

• Provide information regarding the university to prospective students
• Travel to various cities and make travel arrangements
• Interview students, read applications and scholarship essays, select qualified candidates and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Collaborate with other university departments
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to internal and external audiences
• Organize and schedule work
• Operate a computer and other office equipment

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree and intern experience in a college or university setting

Preferred Qualifications:
Fluency in Spanish

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed
Valid driver’s license

Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; ground and air travel

Posting Number: Staff003782020
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/16/2021
Position End Date:
Open Date: 07/29/2021
Close Date: 8/16/2021
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:


To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/7652

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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