Senior Academic Program Services Specialist 3 - College of Optometry

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $56,300 - $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor for the College of Optometry is a member of the Office of Student Services and reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Services. The Student Services team works collaboratively to create an excellent student experience for Doctor of Optometry students, supporting holistic leadership and professional development throughout the student life cycle, from recruitment through graduation and beyond.

This position focuses primarily on recruiting prospective students and serving as an articulate, inspirational spokesperson for the college in local and national settings. The role requires an in-depth understanding of the student lifecycle, travel, and evening and weekend hours. College of Optometry employees must work on-site three days per week and may work remotely two days per week.

This is a regular position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the first shift. The salary range is $56,300–$73,000, with salary based on education, years of experience, internal equity, and budget allowance. Final candidates are subject to a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• At least four years of professional work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to create and execute outcome-oriented plans.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to travel and work evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working directly with graduate or professional students in a higher education setting.
• Experience serving and/or recruiting diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and execute an annual outcomes-oriented plan for prospective student recruitment initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with individuals, external agencies, organizations, and other schools, colleges, and universities to support recruitment of a diverse, highly qualified applicant pool.
• Participate in on- and off-campus recruitment activities and represent the college at local and national events, including pre-optometry clubs, fairs, presentations, panels, virtual recruiting events, and other programs.
• Collect prospective students’ contact information and other data, and track and record contacts and communications.
• Develop and implement strategies to involve faculty, alumni, and current students in recruitment.
• Conduct scheduled and drop-in college and campus tours.
• Meet individually with prospective students and applicants in person and virtually, and communicate with prospective students by email and phone.
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices in recruitment and analyze, evaluate, and continuously improve recruitment initiatives.
• Collaborate with the student services team to plan the annual admissions visit day program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior