Seasonal Campus Visit Specialist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

8d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University is a dynamic and exciting place to work. This position offers an opportunity to strategically impact the future of Ohio State through the recruitment, admission, and support of outstanding students as the Outreach and Recruitment team is responsible for recruiting prospective students to The Ohio State University. The Seasonal Admissions Counselor reports to the Program Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment. The individual will be located in the Student Academic Services Building and will work closely and alongside a team of full-time staff members of approximately 30 and a broader Undergraduate Admissions team of 55. This is a seasonal position from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027 and will work 20 hours each week. In office work hours can range from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may require morning, evening, and weekend hours at various times given the role's direct work with outreach and recruitment programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills
• Experience with various office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience
• Work experience at a college/university, admissions preferred
• Knowledge of data interpretation, CRM and other recruitment technology platforms preferred

Responsibilities

• Learns and uses the CRM (Salesforce, Blackthorn) and other technologies to perform timely and accurate entries into databases regarding student information, call/email activity and other processes, performs data validation and manages electronic work-flows
• Assists in managing the visit registration system
• Assists as the point of contact for campus group visit requests
• Assists in coordinating and planning logistics for campus group visits including space, tour, presentation, and parking needs
• Researches and resolves problems
• Assists with inventory management of the Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center
• Learns and maintains knowledge of the areas within the office and university to best direct questions from staff and guests
• Creates a welcoming campus experience for prospective students, guests, and visitors
• Assists with on campus recruitment events and projects
• Provides support to Undergraduate Admissions Student Assistant staff
• Review applications (domestic, international, transfer, special population) and makes admission recommendations through our holistic application review process actual time commitment will fluctuate through the term
• Assists with ADA accommodations requests for prospective students and guests
• Completes special assignments and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level