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Job Title Admissions Counselor

Department UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Position Number FP565A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor represent the University at college fairs, high schools, and other recruitment events in assigned territory. Job duties include reviewing freshman undergraduate applications for admission as assigned, participating in all on-campus recruitment activities, developing solid networking relationship with high school counselors and maintaining communication with prospective students and families utilizing coaching techniques.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or bachelor's degree with experience equivalent to a master's degree (undergraduate experience may be used to meet the educational requirement) in Communications, English, Business, Counseling, or a related discipline.

• Successful experience in marketing or customer service and higher education or admissions.

• Related experience working with student organizations or serving as a tour guide.

• Knowledge of terminology used in admission.

• Knowledge of (or ability and willingness to learn) student financial assistance programs and Higher Education processes.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some knowledge of expenditure tracking and accepted fiscal practices, procedures, and policies.

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and rapport with students and their families.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to enter data quickly and accurately into a database.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion.

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. Strong oral and written communication.

• Some prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage several tasks/responsibilities at one time.

• Experience in higher education with preference to experience in an admissions office.

Conditions of Employment

• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Job Open Date 06/16/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 06/30/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)###-####.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

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