College Career Counselor

Job description

College Career Counselor

This position is responsible for the recruitment, pre-admission advisement, prospective student communication, admission processing, matriculation, and retention of new and returning students while also providing services and outreach programs to recruit and retain targeted student populations. The College Career Counselor will visit local high schools and assist students in academic planning, aligning the college course schedule with the high school course schedule, resolving academic difficulties, addressing personal challenges, planning K-12 partnership events to take place during normal operating hours as well as in the evenings, and providing information about the College's available support services & resources. May help with international admissions as needed.

Reports To - Coordinator of Recruitment

Minimum Education/Experience - Bachelor's DegreeMinimum (1) year full-time work experience in: academic advising at a regionally accredited college/university, OR counseling/teaching students in a high school setting

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Knowledge:Knowledge of higher education recruitment processesKnowledge and experience with digital platforms.Microsoft Office Suite of programs (WORD, Excel, etc.) or similar softwareCustomer service principlesOffice practicesSkills:Solving problemsOrganizing and planningStrong Communication, both verbally and in writingDealing with human relations issuesThinking critically; In using a variety of technical toolsUsing office equipmentAccurately using keyboards and job-related software including work processing and spreadsheet softwareAbilities:Complete tasks with attention to accuracy and detailUse tact and diplomacyManage multiple prioritiesAnalyze and resolve issues including student data issuesBe accountable for all work and independently set prioritiesWork with a diverse group of peopleAbility to work flexible and evening hours.Demonstrated ability to work well one-on-one with individuals.Ability to problem-solve objectives and outcomes.Ability to work independently without oversight.Ability to respectfully work with diverse populations.A valid driver's license.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions - PHYSICAL/MENTALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS:The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which one must convey detailed or important spoken information or instructions to others.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discrimination in sound.Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Visual Acuity: Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Work is performed in an office environment.This position will require local travel to and from high schools in the local area.Work is performed during office hours; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Counseling, high education, or public relations(1) or more years of full-time work experience at a community college in admissions, financial aid, advisement, or recruitment.Bilingual

Required Training - Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institutionFERPAWorking with MinorsCross-training in multiple student service areasAnnualCSAtraining is required for individuals holding this position.

Work Hours - 40 hours per week when office is open, some weekends and additional evenings required.General hours of operation for office:Monday– Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Staff schedule may vary within these hours based on the needs of the office.Extended hours during heavy enrollment periods.

Department - Office of Recruitment

Job Open Date - 09/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - No

Worksite address

oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US

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