Job Overview

The Office of Admissions at the University of Cincinnati is excited to invite a dedicated and proactive individual to join our National Recruitment Team as a Sr. Admissions Counselor. This role will contribute to UC's goal of enrolling 60,000 students by 2030 and embodies our "Next Lives Here" ethos, emphasizing access, innovation, and inclusiveness. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing access to higher education, eager to explore new recruitment markets, and adept at using data-driven strategies to inform decisions.

As a Sr. Admissions Counselor, you will be essential in executing the university's strategic recruitment plan, which focuses on expanding UC's reach into emerging markets and building a diverse and talented student body. This role includes managing a designated geographic territory, serving as a primary point of contact for prospective students and key stakeholders, and participating in on-campus and off-campus events, including high school visits, college fairs, and community outreach activities that align with the strategic plan's objectives.

The position requires extensive travel during peak recruitment periods (approximately 8-10 weeks in the fall and 3-5 weeks in the spring) and flexibility for evening and weekend work. This hybrid position, with two days on our Uptown Campus and three remote workdays, is perfect for an individual who is organized, outgoing, and driven to foster connections that drive enrollment growth.

If you are committed to expanding student opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic environments, and are ready to contribute to the future of the University of Cincinnati, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Functions

• Serve and manage a geographic territory to ensure the university reaches various enrollment goals while being fiscally responsible. Serve as the primary resource for contacts in that area. Develop and execute initiatives that best serve the students and organizations in the area. Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel within that area, including visits to high schools and community colleges.
• Travel extensively during key time periods (approximately 8 - 10 weeks in the fall and 3 - 5 weeks in the spring) and work evenings, weekends, and beyond a traditional work week as needed to effectively perform responsibilities.
• Maintain and use information about students and organizations to advise and encourage students from prospect through application and enrollment.
• Increase representation from one or more strategic populations based on the demographics of the territory (i.e. under-represented, high-achieving, transfer, out-of-state, and international).
• Implement and explain university admissions policies.
• Coordinate one or more specialized programmatic areas such as on-campus and off-campus events, student tour guides, tele-counseling, campus visits, outreach and access, high-achieving scholars, website, social media, transfer, communications and marketing, regional campus referrals, etc. The scope of the programmatic area(s) likely involves partnerships and efforts beyond the Office of Admissions.
• Oversee special projects and/or initiatives as assigned.
• Evaluate applications for admission and make holistic admission decisions using many pieces of information. Accuracy and consistency will be needed to ensure the university is properly aligned to reach various enrollment goals.
• Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain records and prepare reports as required; generate reports and assist in analyzing and interpreting data for future planning and evaluation.
• Serve as a peer leader for Admissions Counselors.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor?s Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Valid driver?s license with an acceptable record.
• Some positions may require a valid passport.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience. 

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Commitment to a diverse applicant pool and student body and the ability to work with people from other backgrounds.?
• Experience in project management and customer service, and familiarity with customer relationship management systems.?

Application Process Information

• A resume?
• A cover letter (explaining your interest in the position)?
• List of three (3) professional references.?

Physical Requirements/Work Environment