Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
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Job Description
Additional Position Information:
Advise prospective students and others regarding program offerings and admissions requirements. Plan and conduct extensive recruiting activities at designated secondary schools and college fairs.
Essential Functions:
60 Territory Management planning and coordinating high school visits and attending college fairs within an assigned geographic travel territory; interaction with school counselors; students and family member. Continued communication with prospective students via direct mail phone and email.
15%Conduct daily/Saturday Admissions information sessions and campus tours as needed with prospective students and family members.
10%Serve as liaison with academic and student services areas as assigned.
10%Assist with coordination of Admissions recruitment and yield events.
5 Other responsibilities as designed.
Education:
Requires a relevant Bachelors Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
Valid Drivers license.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a higher education environment recruitment or youth centered environment. Knowledge of university program offerings and admissions process required.Knowledge of personal computer and mainframe use in student information systems required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in Admissions as a student assistant graduate assistant or admissions counselor
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin May 1 and continue through May 15 2025. Two 2 positions open.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please attach the necessary documents (CV Cover letter 3 reference with contact information etc.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Judy CassermanEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a preemployment driving record search.
NonDiscrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our NonDiscrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Employment Type
Full-Time
