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Admissions Counselor (Mansfield)

🇺🇸 Mansfield, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $19 - $20 per Hour 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 6th, 2026
Higher Ed Admissions Recruitment

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Ohio State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor (Mansfield). This role manages a recruitment territory for the Mansfield campus, building relationships with high schools and community colleges throughout Ohio. The counselor travels to recruitment events, counsels prospective students, and coordinates admissions programs for transfer, veteran, and College Credit Plus students.

Highlights
  • Manage a recruitment territory and execute data-driven recruitment activities and events.
  • Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations.
  • Travel within Ohio to high schools, community colleges, and college fairs, with up to 7 weeks of travel per year.
  • Counsel prospective students and families on application and enrollment policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate recruitment for special programs, including transfer, veterans, and College Credit Plus.
  • Use CRM (Salesforce) and the Student Information System (PeopleSoft) to manage recruitment data.
  • Conduct large and small-group presentations for prospective students.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with early morning, evening, and weekend availability.
  • Hourly pay range of $19.28-$19.76.

Admissions Counselor (Mansfield) Full Description

Job Title:
Admissions Counselor (Mansfield)

Department:
Strategic Enrollment | Regional Campus Enrollment

As a member of the admissions team at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, the Admissions Counselor will spend the greatest amount of time through the year performing the following job responsibilities: managing a recruitment territory; executing territory specific recruitment activities and events using data to make recruitment decisions; developing and maintaining positive relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and community colleges; traveling to high schools, community colleges, and college fairs to represent The Ohio State University with possible travel, within the state of Ohio, up to 7 weeks per year; making recruitment calls to prospective students, learning, and using the CRM (Salesforce), Student Information System (Peoplesoft), and other technologies to perform timely and accurate entries into databases regarding student application information, call/email/text activity and other processes.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: counseling and corresponding with students, families, university departments, or other stakeholders regarding The Ohio State University application and enrollment policies, procedures, and general information over the phone, via email, and in person; conducting large and small-group presentations; learning and maintaining knowledge of the areas within the office and university to best direct questions from staff and guests; researching and resolving problems in a timely manner and escalating them when appropriate; assisting with on and off campus recruitment events and projects; coordinating recruitment for special programs, as assigned, which may include transfer, veterans, and College Credit Plus; serving as the coordinator for administrative tasks that support recruitment and enrollment of new students; carrying out steps and coordinating with colleagues and other campus partners to achieve success; participating as an active community member of the Ohio State Mansfield admissions team through membership on committees; and completing special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
50% As a member of the admissions team at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, the admissions counselor will spend the greatest amount of time through the year performing the following job responsibilities: managing a recruitment territory; executing territory specific recruitment activities and events using data to make recruitment decisions; developing and maintaining positive relationships with high schools, community based organizations, and community colleges; traveling to high schools, community colleges, and college fairs to represent The Ohio State University with possible travel, within the state of Ohio, up to 7 weeks per year; making recruitment calls to prospective students, learning, and using the CRM (Salesforce), Student Information System (Peoplesoft), and other technologies to perform timely and accurate entries into databases regarding student application information, call/email/text activity and other processes.
25% Counsel and correspond with students, families, university departments, or other stakeholders regarding Ohio State's application and enrollment policies, procedures, and general information over the phone, via email, and in person; conducts large and small-group presentations; learns and maintains knowledge of the areas within the office and university to best direct questions from staff and guests; research and resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate them when appropriate; assist with on and off campus recruitment events and projects; coordinate recruitment for special programs, as assigned, which may include transfer, veterans, and College Credit Plus.
20% Serve as the coordinator for administrative tasks that support recruitment and enrollment of new students; carry out steps and coordinate with colleagues and other campus partners to achieve success.
5% Participate as an active member of the Ohio State Mansfield community through membership on committees; complete special assignments and other duties as assigned.

CAREER ROADMAP:
FUNCTION:
Academic Administration
SUB-FUNCTION:
College and Regional Recruiting and Enrollment
CAREER BAND:
Individual Contributor - Specialized
CAREER LEVEL:
S1

The pay range for this job profile is $19.28/hr. - $19.76/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Required Qualification:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Early morning, evening, and weekend hours required.

Desired Qualifications:
One to two years of relevant experience preferred. Experience with program planning and implementation; Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; Familiarity with office desktop technology and CRM and other recruitment technology platforms.

Location:
Riedl Hall (0675)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.