Student Admissions Counselor 1

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the University of Toledo’s mission and vision by managing a specified recruitment territory or population. The counselor identifies prospective students who meet the University’s student profile and builds relationships with influential people, including parents, high school counselors, community members, and alumni.

The position requires travel, including evening and weekend commitments. The University’s campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six months of professional experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, sales, marketing, education, counseling, customer service, or a related field; or one year of significant undergraduate leadership experience in a role such as Admissions Ambassador, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Tour Guide, or Student Recruiter.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to excellent service and fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for prospective students and families.
• Ability to travel, including evening and weekend commitments.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing recruitment, enrollment, outreach, and student engagement initiatives.
• Experience using enrollment management systems, student information systems, and Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, facilitating training, mentoring peers, or coordinating programs or initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, families, school counselors, community partners, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specified recruitment territory or population.
• Identify prospective students who meet the University of Toledo’s student profile.
• Build relationships with parents, high school counselors, community members, influential alumni, and other major influencers.

What This Job Offers

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