
Admissions Counselor, Arts and Sciences
School of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $42,000 - $44,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Spring
About the role
- Serve as a representative of the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure enrollment goals are met while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Act as a primary resource for prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners interested in A&S programs.
- Develop and implement initiatives that showcase the breadth and value of an Arts and Sciences education.
- Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel, including college fairs, middle/high school visits, community organizations, and community colleges.
- Travel extensively during key time periods (8 – 12 weeks in the fall and 3 – 6 weeks in the spring) and work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as needed to effectively support both on-campus and off-campus recruitment efforts.
- Maintain and utilize information about prospective students and schools to advise, encourage, and support students from first inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment in A&S.
- Support strategic enrollment priorities for the College of Arts and Sciences, with particular emphasis on expanding college access and representation among diverse student populations (including underrepresented, high-achieving, transfer, out-of-state, and international students).
- Implement and clearly explain admissions policies and procedures, ensuring students and families understand the pathway to Arts and Sciences programs.
- May coordinate specialized programmatic areas that advance A&S recruitment goals, such as on-campus and off-campus events, student ambassador/tour guide programs, outreach and access initiatives, communications and marketing, transfer recruitment, or community partnerships.
- Evaluate applications for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences and make holistic, well-informed decisions that align with enrollment goals and uphold university standards of fairness and accuracy.
- Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to track interactions, maintain records, and prepare reports.
- Assist in analyzing data to inform future recruitment planning and strategy.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record. Some positions may require a valid passport.
- Past tour guide or admissions student worker experience
- Comfortability with public speaking to both small and large groups
- Desire to use data to help manage a recruitment strategy
Benefits
- Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
- Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
- Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
- Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary of $42,000 - $44,000 based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysisCRM system usageapplication evaluationrecruitment strategy development
Soft skills
public speakingcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degreevalid driver’s licensevalid passport