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

About The College

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH-IT), at the University of Cincinnati, is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students, faculty and staff work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, IT and cybersecurity analysts, and local, state, and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an essential element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

Job Overview

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.

Essential Functions

• 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. The scope of the programmatic area(s) likely involves partnerships and efforts beyond the Office of Admissions.
• Oversee special projects and/or initiatives as assigned.
• Evaluate applications for admission and make holistic admission decisions using many pieces of information. Accuracy and consistency will be needed to ensure the university is properly aligned to reach various enrollment goals.
• 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.
• This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.
• Some positions may require a valid passport.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• 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.

Application Process Information

Please complete an online application. Applicants must also submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Physical Requirements/Work Environment