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California Baptist University

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

🇺🇸 Riverside, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ June 30th, 2025

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California Baptist University is hiring an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter. The role involves developing, implementing, and managing recruitment programs to attract qualified candidates for the traditional undergraduate program, coordinating admissions outreach and events, advising prospective students and families, and evaluating applicant files for admission decisions.

Highlights
  • Recruit new students primarily in California and other U.S. territories.
  • Travel extensively to high schools, community colleges, churches, and youth events within assigned territories.
  • Plan and execute personal recruitment schedules and outreach programs.
  • Advise students and families on educational opportunities, admissions policies, transfer credit, and financial aid.
  • Evaluate individual applications and determine eligibility for admission.
  • Communicate regularly with prospective students through various mediums throughout recruitment and enrollment phases.
  • Achieve aggressive monthly recruiting goals and collaborate with enrollment leadership to develop strategies.
  • Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation; evening and weekend work required.
  • Knowledge and skills required include student recruitment and retention, presentation delivery, transcript evaluation, interpersonal communication, and proficiency with personal computers and related software.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent education/training required; compensation approximately $68,480 annually with a robust benefits package.

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter Full Description

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Job Title  | Undergraduate Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Posting Number  | S1559P

Pay Range  | The compensation for this appointment will be $68,480 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 for the traditional undergraduate 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Recruits new students in the United States with an emphasis in California. Travel to, from, and within assigned recruiting territories, understanding that the length of trips may vary. Visit high school campuses, community colleges, churches, youth camps, and affiliate association and state youth events. Plan, arrange, and implements a personal recruitment schedule. Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, 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 undergraduate 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. Gives presentations for and in various settings such as parent nights in high schools or churches, community colleges, community groups, on-campus informational meetings, and other public audiences. 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 partnerships. The position will require evening and weekend work and travel. A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation are 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. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Ability to investigate and analyze information and 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 computer keyboard or 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 the 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 normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience  | Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of additional education, experience and/or training.
 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/9485
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you a Christian? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you attend church regularly? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3.  If no, please explain (required): 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * 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
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Other Document
  5. Other Document 2
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