Senior Admissions Counselor, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and IT, Hybrid

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

71d•$52,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about higher education and driven to make a difference in students' lives? The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH-IT) is looking for a dynamic, student-centered, self-motivated professional who is excited to grow a career in admissions and committed to expanding access to college for all students. If you are organized, enthusiastic, and ready to help shape the next generation of future Bearcats, we invite you to join our team and be part of a mission that truly matters. The CECH-IT Office of Recruitment is seeking a Senior Admissions Counselor to support the strategic recruitment efforts for all undergraduate programs, including the innovative Early IT Program (our early college model). This position reports to the Associate Director of Student Recruitment. The role is responsible for guiding prospective students and families as they explore programs and opportunities in CECH-IT, through the college search, application, and enrollment processes. This position will support the College by implementing a strategic recruitment plan, aimed at increasing visibility, generating student inquiries, driving enrollment growth across all undergraduate programs, as well as enhancing the CECH-IT brand. The position involves extensive outreach to prospective students and their families through high school and career center visits, on-campus visits, college fairs, and other venues. Responsibilities include delivering presentations to diverse audiences and making daily phone calls-including cold calls-to build relationships and generate interest. The role also focuses on cultivating partnerships with teachers, industry leaders, and educational institutions to promote CECH-IT pathways, particularly the Early IT Program, and to establish new collaborations. The successful candidate will represent CECH-IT through stakeholder visits, community engagement, and marketing efforts, staying informed on industry trends to recommend promotional enhancements. Active participation in educational and community organizations is expected to foster goodwill and expand recruitment opportunities. This Senior Admissions Counselor position requires extensive travel (approximately 70-90% of the time), including occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays. A hybrid work schedule is available during the off-season for candidates residing in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky within reasonable commuting distance to UC's Main Campus. Remote work arrangements are subject to university policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.
Some positions may require a valid passport.
Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous admission related admissions, sales, or marketing experience is a plus.
Experience presenting to audiences of diverse sizes and making daily phone calls to students and key stakeholders, including cold calling, to generate interest and build connections.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience with Slate or other CRM software.

Responsibilities

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 1 - 3 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 and/or facilitate specialized programmatic areas such as on-campus and off-campus events, student tour guides, tele-counseling, campus visits, outreach, high-achieving scholars, website, social media, transfer, communications and marketing, regional campus referrals, etc.
Oversee special projects and/or initiatives as assigned.
Evaluate applications for admission and make holistic admission decisions using many pieces of information.
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.
Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.
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 range of $52,000 - $55,000 based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities