Graduate Admissions Counselor

Location : 245 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00704
Department: Graduate & Seminary Admissions
Opening Date: 06/10/2026


Position Summary
The Graduate Admissions Counselor serves as a key ambassador for Fresno Pacific University, helping prospective students discover opportunities to advance their education and career goals through FPU's graduate programs. This relationship-focused role guides students through every stage of the admissions and enrollment process, from initial inquiry to successful enrollment, providing personalized support and encouragement along the way.

The position offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections with prospective students, community partners, and campus departments while representing the mission and values of Fresno Pacific University at recruitment events and outreach activities throughout the region. Ideal candidates enjoy working with people, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are passionate about helping students take the next step in their educational journey.

In addition to meaningful work that impacts students' lives, Fresno Pacific University offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Essential Functions

• Recruit prospective graduate students to attend Fresno Pacific University
• Guide students through the admissions and enrollment decision-making process
• Present to prospective students the best case for enrolling as a graduate student at FPU in a prospective student's program of interest
• Conduct individual and group student meetings both on and off campus.
• Maintain professional and consistent communication and relationships with program directors and faculty.
• Manage a distinct group of prospective students through the admissions process using a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) with the support of Admissions Operations
• Record all interactions with prospective students appropriately within the CRM.
• Maintain regular communication with a distinct group of prospective students to encourage and support them through the admissions and enrollment decision-making process.
• Work with FPU staff, faculty and administration on both community and regional activities and events including occasional travel as needed.
• Serve as an articulate spokesperson for the mission, vision, and values of FPU.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
• Embrace the , and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the , and support the ideals and practices articulated in ""
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University's commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• One year of work experience in sales, customer service, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Willingness to occasionally travel regionally and work events when needed (nights and weekends may be required very occasionally)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management system

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Physical Demands:

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

University Information
$39,520 - $46,800 annually is the starting annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, Fresno Pacific University offers a competitive benefits

package.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU's Human Resources Department at As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University's governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Fresno Pacific University offers a wide range of affordable benefits that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. As well as, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and a number of unique unviersity benefits. Please visit and you may review our current Holiday Calendar.

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