College Career Counselor

Position Information

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Posting Number Staff_0403542 Classification Title Staff Working Title College Career Counselor Datatel Position ID ENMA3COCACOU1D Annual Hours 12 Month Placement Range $40,011.86 - $42,012.45 Position Type Regular Job Category Exempt General Description

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 What position(s) reports to this position?

N/A

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum (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 processes

Knowledge and experience with digital platforms.

Microsoft Office Suite of programs (WORD, Excel, etc.) or similar software

Customer service principles

Office practices

Skills:

Solving problems

Organizing and planning

Strong Communication, both verbally and in writing

Dealing with human relations issues

Thinking critically; In using a variety of technical tools

Using office equipment

Accurately using keyboards and job-related software including work processing and spreadsheet software

Abilities:

Complete tasks with attention to accuracy and detail

Use tact and diplomacy

Manage multiple priorities

Analyze and resolve issues including student data issues

Be accountable for all work and independently set priorities

Work with a diverse group of people

Ability 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/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 institution

FERPA

Working with Minors

Cross-training in multiple student service areas

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 HR Contact Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Recruit new and returning students by providing accurate and timely pre-admission advisement to prospective students, parents, families and other members of the public.

Provide knowledgeable and professional representation of the college with students one-on-one advisement sessions and during on and off campus events.

Work directly with area high schools, technical centers, businesses, and other constituencies to develop relationships designed to recruit students.

Explore and recommend trends in higher education that support concurrent, new student, and returning student enrollment.

Plan and implement college recruitment activities, programs, and campaigns.

Attend events and make presentations to communicate with prospective students and their parents in an effort to promote OCCC and its programs.

Advise prospective students by providing individualized assistance with educational goal identification, program selection, assessment of entry level skills, payment/financial aid planning, and paths degree and/or certificate completion. Correspond with students offering advice, resources, or referral to other campus resources.

Through application of federal, state, college policies, and professional judgment determine admissions eligibility for applicants by evaluating required documents including transcripts, standardized test scores, and other academic records. Provide initial evaluation of transfer credit to determine admissions status and the presence of pre-/co-requisites.

Accurately process applications for admission, petitions, and other required documents to ensure that students receive accurate and timely notification of admissions decisions and other information prior to, during, and after the admissions process is complete.

Advise the recruitment and admissions team on significant matters and support other members of the Admissions team in their goals and operational purposes.

Participate in staff development programs and campus functions.

Effective student planning that promotes retention, degree completion, and/or career planning.

Equip the high school students with the resources to succeed in OCCC programs.

Collaborate with high school counselors, administrators, and parents of students at assigned high schools to build a success team leading to student success and retention.

Frequently visit the local high schools to meet with students and HS staff one-on-one to discuss any barriers impeding success.

Work one-on-one with students to create an action plan to address any issue(s) impeding their success.

Work collaboratively with all areas of the campus to increase opportunities for student achievement and to help students remove barriers they may encounter along their path to program completion.

Educates students on future academic planning and registration.

Stay current with federal, state, and college financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance in delivery of services to students.

Exhibits self-awareness and builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.

Assist in processing admissions applications and required documents for student admissions.

Each semester, organize multiple enrollment and advisement events, requiring presentations to large audiences, at assigned high schools to take place during normal operating hours as well as in the evenings to allow for parent/guardian attendance.

Assist in orientations and promotional events at OCCC and assigned high schools to include presenting to large groups in person and online.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

This position has been identified as having significant responsibility for student and campus activities; is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); and is required to report crimes they become aware of to the Reporting Structure at Oklahoma City Community.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you hold a Bachelor's degree or higher? (Applicants must attach a copy of transcript conferring degree)

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum (1) year full-time work experience in: academic advising at a regionally accredited college/university, OR counseling/teaching students in a high school setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Briefly describe your minimum (1) year full-time work experience in: academic advising at a regionally accredited college/university, OR counseling/teaching students in a high school setting.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you attached all required documents?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other Document