California Baptist University
Graduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Riverside, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $69K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
California Baptist University is hiring a Graduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter. The role involves developing and managing recruitment programs to attract qualified candidates, coordinating admissions events, advising prospective students, evaluating applicants, and working with enrollment leadership to meet recruitment goals.
Highlights
- Advise students and families on admissions, educational options, and financial assistance.
- Develop and implement recruitment programs and outreach events targeting specific populations.
- Analyze recruitment trends and participate in strategy development.
- Evaluate applicant files for admission eligibility and manage applicant communications.
- Maintain detailed records of recruiting activities and contacts.
- Achieve aggressive monthly recruiting goals and collaborate with enrollment leadership.
- Position requires evening, weekend work, travel, and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
- Strong skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and time management required.
- Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications needed.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years related experience; Master's degree preferred.
Graduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter Full Description
Graduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Job Title | Graduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Posting Number | S1577P
Pay Range | The compensation for this appointment will be $68,640 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Posting Number | S1577P
Pay Range | The compensation for this appointment will be $68,640 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Position Summary Information
Summary | Develop, implement, and manage the admission recruitment program designed to attract the best possible pool of candidates in support of the school’s enrollment objectives. Designs and coordinates admissions outreach services and associated events. Establishes and delivers a wide range of advisement and liaison services. Participates in or oversees the evaluation of applicant files for admissions. Position could qualify to work remotely subject to CBU Telecommuting policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, and financial assistance, as appropriate. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, special projects and events, and other initiatives geared to recruiting students within targeted populations and facilitating admission into the Graduate programs at California Baptist University. Analyzes trends in student recruitment and retention programs and participates in the establishment and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, resources, policies, and procedures. Develops and implements outreach programs, events, and activities for recruitment and enrollment of students from targeted communities. Assists with creating and distributing a range of resources and promotional materials designed for the recruitment and retention of students in targeted groups. Reviews individual applications and evaluates candidates for admission eligibility; troubleshoots applications with problems and oversees and/or coordinates communications with applicants. Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process. Keep accurate records of recruiting activities and contacts. Assist with other student service projects and events as requested. Achieves aggressive monthly recruiting goals. Interacts regularly with CBU’s enrollment leadership team to develop recruiting strategies and partnership. Position will require evening and weekend work and travel. A valid driver’s license, a good driving record and reliable transportation is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities | This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records. Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff and other external contacts. Able to professionally represent University in marketing and public relations activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills. Must possess strong detail and time management skills. Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience | A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and/or three to four years of related experience are required. Master’s degree preferred; or equivalent and/or combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, and financial assistance, as appropriate. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, special projects and events, and other initiatives geared to recruiting students within targeted populations and facilitating admission into the Graduate programs at California Baptist University. Analyzes trends in student recruitment and retention programs and participates in the establishment and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, resources, policies, and procedures. Develops and implements outreach programs, events, and activities for recruitment and enrollment of students from targeted communities. Assists with creating and distributing a range of resources and promotional materials designed for the recruitment and retention of students in targeted groups. Reviews individual applications and evaluates candidates for admission eligibility; troubleshoots applications with problems and oversees and/or coordinates communications with applicants. Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process. Keep accurate records of recruiting activities and contacts. Assist with other student service projects and events as requested. Achieves aggressive monthly recruiting goals. Interacts regularly with CBU’s enrollment leadership team to develop recruiting strategies and partnership. Position will require evening and weekend work and travel. A valid driver’s license, a good driving record and reliable transportation is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities | This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records. Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff and other external contacts. Able to professionally represent University in marketing and public relations activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills. Must possess strong detail and time management skills. Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience | A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and/or three to four years of related experience are required. Master’s degree preferred; or equivalent and/or combination of education and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 07/01/2025
Remove from Web |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9554
Remove from Web |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9554
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a Christian?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you attend church regularly?
- Yes
- No
- If no, please explain (required):
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
- Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
- No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
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8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 552-8655 | hroffice@calbaptist.edu
All rights reserved.
8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 552-8655 | hroffice@calbaptist.edu
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