Transfer Admissions Counselor - Military veterans preferred

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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.

As a member of the Admissions and New Student Programs team, the Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative and effective recruitment initiatives, programs, and procedures to ensure Portland State University meets transfer student enrollment goals. This position specifically supports the enrollment management strategies by participating in the recruitment and outreach of Transfer students. The Transfer 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 transfer student admission needs and outreach, collaborations with community college personnel, community organization partnerships, as well as independent oversight of an assigned territory.

The Transfer Admissions Counselor will support aspects of the Co-Admission program, 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 and college visits, area receptions, and individual meetings.. The counselor is a front-line service provider with primary responsibility for student admission counseling, recruitment travel and the management of an assigned geographic territory. 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.

The position is a full-time professional academic staff position within Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and reports to the Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment. The Counselor must have strong written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds, who have varied exposure to higher education, is required.


In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/g/files/znldhr2396/files/2021-11/AAUP%20CBA%202021-2024%20Article%2018%20Watermark.pdf

Professional Competencies:

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

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be $56,880 with an excellent benefits package including 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.

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