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Admissions Counselor ? IRIS Grant
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What they do
An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.
$68,303 / year median in Oregon
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Eastern Oregon University is seeking an Admissions Counselor - IRIS Grant to support outreach, recruitment, family engagement, and college access initiatives for immigrant and refugee students across Eastern Oregon. This grant-funded position is housed within the Office of Admissions and reports directly to the Director of Admissions. Serving as a key representative of EOU, the Admissions Counselor helps students and families navigate the path to higher education from middle school through college enrollment. The position implements outreach, recruitment, family engagement, college navigation, and postsecondary transition activities outlined in Eastern Oregon University's Immigrant and Refugee Initiative for Success (IRIS) grant. The Admissions Counselor supports EOU's enrollment goals by building and sustaining culturally responsive pathways that increase access to higher education for immigrant and refugee students from elementary and secondary education through postsecondary enrollment. Working collaboratively with campus and community partners, the Admissions Counselor serves as a primary point of contact for students and families participating in IRIS programming. The position advises students and families on college readiness, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes; coordinates and delivers grant-supported outreach and engagement activities; develops partnerships with schools and community organizations; and tracks student participation and outcomes to support both grant objectives and university enrollment priorities. This is a full-time, limited-duration position that is contingent upon continued grant funding.