Admission Counselor

Admission Counselor

Position Information

Position Title Admission Counselor

Position Category Staff (Non-Exempt)

FLSA Non-exempt

FTE 1

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 Director of Admission, provide information regarding the University to prospective students; travel to various cities, in and outside of California, to recruit students and make presentations to high schools and community colleges; interviews students, reviews applications and scholarship essays, follows up with students, selects qualified applicants, and makes recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships as appropriate; provides support to recruitment and enrollment yield activities in areas including but not limited to transfer and multicultural recruitment, professional development and community relations.

Representative Duties

• Travel to various cities and make presentations to high schools, community colleges, and other community organizations; participate in college fairs; answer questions regarding the admission process and the University; make travel and lodging arrangements as necessary.
• Coordinate recruitment and admission for selected regional community colleges.
• Cultivate admitted student portfolio with high-touch outreach and engagement with prospective students and families to successfully drive enrollment/matriculation yield.
• Give presentations to prospective students and their families and community organizations.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of multicultural recruitment strategies.
• Interview prospective students off site at various locations.
• Read and evaluate applications and scholarship essays; assure applicant credentials meet qualifications for admission; select qualified applicants and make recommendations regarding admissions and awarding of scholarships to the Director.
• Meet with prospective students individually; respond to questions or concerns of students; follow up with students as needed.
• Make, receive and respond to various forms of communication; respond to inquiries regarding scholarships, financial aid, admissions process and related matters.
• Ability to use MS Office and other PC based software and databases and other office equipment as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
• Participate in the development of publicity materials including letters, brochures and fliers.

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

Licenses and other requirements

Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed. Valid driver’s license

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects up to 20lbs; position self to store and/or retrieve files

Environment

Office environment Driving a vehicle to conduct work Ground and air travel Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Hiring Range $26 - $28

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Staff005662022

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

Position End Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date 10/19/2026

Open Until Filled No