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Admissions Counselor, PNCA

Employer
Willamette University
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 8, 2022

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Admissions Counselor, PNCA

Posting Number: R0004493
Location: Portland Campus

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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Dean of Admissions and Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselors are responsible for representing and presenting PNCA's academic programs to prospective students, parents, teachers, and counselors regionally and nationally. They must have the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and a variety of interpersonal skills to interact appropriately in situations ranging from large meetings to individual appointments. Admissions Counselors are also responsible for recruiting talented undergraduate students, overseeing admissions files, and reviewing completed applications for admission into PNCA's undergraduate programs. Counselors are expected to attend local, state, and national college fairs and assist in the planning and execution of both on and off campus recruitment events. Counselors must have the ability to work independently, meet assignment deadlines, and set priorities that accurately reflect relative importance of duties. Admissions Counselors need to display strong writing, editing, and computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and databases and be comfortable with iOS platforms. Knowledge of graphic design programs (Adobe Creative Suite) and comfort with mobile computing for presentation is a plus. This position requires travel in the fall and spring as well as some evenings and weekends. Admissions Counselors must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the visual arts.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Represent the quality and scope of an arts education at PNCA to high school and community college art classes and college/career centers, prospective students, parents and the general public.
  • Present PNCA's undergraduate programs, admissions requirements, tuition and basic financial aid information.
  • Represent PNCA at local, state and national college fairs, including National Portfolio Days.
  • Give clear details to potential applicants, parents and educators about PNCA's admission procedures and policies regarding first-time freshman and transfer programs, including international student information.
  • Help plan and organize on and off campus admissions events, including open houses, information sessions, admitted student receptions, campus tours and national portfolio days.
  • Represent PNCA to both large and small diverse audiences using mobile computing presentations.
  • Lead on-campus tours often
  • Travel to various high schools and community college events very frequently
  • Contact and follow up with all inquiries received from web sources, college fairs, school visits, telephone/email, social media, etc.
  • Interview students and review their portfolios in order to offer advice on their work.
  • Work to complete all assigned undergraduate admission files from applicants in a timely manner and evaluate completed applications to determine if the applicant is admissible for admission into PNCA's undergraduate program. Track applicants from initial contact from admission to attendance.
  • Send all admission related correspondence to applicants in a timely manner and follow up with applicants to ensure all material has been received and understood.
  • Work with the PNCA Financial Aid Office to help assist with the awarding of scholarship funds.
  • Track and submit individual travel receipts in accordance to PNCA's travel policy.
  • Contribute to the diversity of the college by bringing a perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences that expand the intellectual conversations and practices in the field.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong interest and knowledge of visual arts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently within a team
  • Proactive, creative problem-solving approach
  • Experience with integrated databases, email, PC and iOS based programs and social media
  • Ability to reside in Oregon by the first day of employment or otherwise perform work primarily in Oregon


Preferred Qualifications
  • College level studio artmaking experience
  • Experience in art college admissions or education
  • Working knowledge of the following: networking, file system management, various educational topics such as print, web, video, and animation


Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Position requires travel and varied working hours including some evenings and weekends.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received and will continue until the position is filled.

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
  • Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  • Current Resume


​Incomplete applications will not be considered.



Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Portland-Campus/Admissions-Counselor--PNCA_R0004493-1

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