Oberlin College
Admissions Senior Fellow 2026-27
🇺🇸
Oberlin, OH
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$16
per Hour
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
February 11th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Oberlin College is hiring an Admissions Senior Fellow for the 2026-27 term. The fellow will represent Oberlin College to prospective students and families by leading admissions sessions, conducting interviews, completing evaluation reports, and assisting with various admissions office tasks including social media efforts and administrative duties.
Highlights
- Lead in-person and/or virtual admissions information sessions for prospective students and guests
- Conduct admissions interviews and complete evaluation reports
- Assist with front desk reception and manage admissions email account based on availability
- Contribute to campus visit programs and social media/communications efforts of the admissions office
- Minimum 5 hours per week, typically up to 12 hours, including some Saturdays and specific weekday shifts
- Open to college rising seniors and rising fourth-year double degree students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Strong public speaking, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism required
- Broad knowledge of Oberlin campus and community necessary
- Hourly pay is $16
- Mandatory trainings before fall semester and background checks through Student Conduct and Title IX offices
Admissions Senior Fellow 2026-27 Full Description
Admissions Senior Fellow 2026-27
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You may upload a cover letter and/or resume to your application, but it is not required. CURRENT ADMISSIONS STUDENT EMPLOYEES: There is no need to provide your work history or references. We will reach out if needed.
Posting Details
Announcement Information
Job Summary | The primary role of the Admissions Senior Fellows is to represent Oberlin College to visiting students and families by leading in-person and/or virtual admissions information sessions to prospective student visitors and their guests. Fellows will also conduct admissions interviews with prospective students and complete evaluation reports of these interviews. Additional office projects may be assigned, depending on the Fellow’s interests and skill set. Based on availability, Fellows may also be scheduled to work front desk reception and assist with administrative tasks, such as managing the admissions email account. All Fellows are expected to assist during campus visit programs and contribute to the social media/communications efforts of the admissions office.
Fellows will not only offer valuable student perspectives on Oberlin College to visiting students and their families but also will gain exposure and experience in all cycles of the college admissions process.
Applications will be considered as they are received; please apply early for priority consideration.
Responsibilities | Fellows will work a minimum of 5 hours and typically no more than 12 hours per week during the Academic year (including some or most Saturday mornings). Working at least one break (fall, winter term, or spring) is expected of each Fellow. Additionally, Fellows must be available to work some Saturday mornings, as well as several 1.5 hour shifts weekdays from 1-2:30pm, and Mondays and Fridays 8:30-10am.
Qualifications | Open to college rising seniors and rising fourth-year double degree students.
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 is expected.
Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and reliability. Office/professional dress will be required during work shifts. Public speaking skills are also essential to this position.
Must have:
—Broad knowledge of the Oberlin campus and community
—Strong oral and written communication skills
—Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to greet and mingle with visitors
—Adaptability and the ability to work with a team
—Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
*There will be mandatory trainings to take place during the week before fall semester begins.
Please be aware that our office is required to vet all of our student employees through the offices of Student Conduct and Title IX, as a matter of office policy. If you decide at any point during the application process that you do not wish to undergo this background check process, please contact us with a request to withdraw your application.
Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17200
Compensation | $16/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants | You may upload a cover letter and/or resume to your application, but it is not required. CURRENT ADMISSIONS STUDENT EMPLOYEES: There is no need to provide your work history or references. We will reach out if needed.
Fellows will not only offer valuable student perspectives on Oberlin College to visiting students and their families but also will gain exposure and experience in all cycles of the college admissions process.
Applications will be considered as they are received; please apply early for priority consideration.
Responsibilities | Fellows will work a minimum of 5 hours and typically no more than 12 hours per week during the Academic year (including some or most Saturday mornings). Working at least one break (fall, winter term, or spring) is expected of each Fellow. Additionally, Fellows must be available to work some Saturday mornings, as well as several 1.5 hour shifts weekdays from 1-2:30pm, and Mondays and Fridays 8:30-10am.
Qualifications | Open to college rising seniors and rising fourth-year double degree students.
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 is expected.
Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and reliability. Office/professional dress will be required during work shifts. Public speaking skills are also essential to this position.
Must have:
—Broad knowledge of the Oberlin campus and community
—Strong oral and written communication skills
—Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to greet and mingle with visitors
—Adaptability and the ability to work with a team
—Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
*There will be mandatory trainings to take place during the week before fall semester begins.
Please be aware that our office is required to vet all of our student employees through the offices of Student Conduct and Title IX, as a matter of office policy. If you decide at any point during the application process that you do not wish to undergo this background check process, please contact us with a request to withdraw your application.
Quick Link for Posting | https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17200
Compensation | $16/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants | You may upload a cover letter and/or resume to your application, but it is not required. CURRENT ADMISSIONS STUDENT EMPLOYEES: There is no need to provide your work history or references. We will reach out if needed.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How many hours per week do you believe you can dedicate to this job?
(Open Ended Question) - Division
- Oberlin College of Arts & Sciences
- Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Double Degree Program
- Intended or Declared Major(s) (please list all that apply)
(Open Ended Question) - Intended or Declared Minor(s) (please list all that apply)
(Open Ended Question) - Please list the clubs and activities with which you are involved on campus
(Open Ended Question) - Please provide a brief (500 words or fewer) statement of interest describing why you are interested in working for the Office of Admissions and any prior experience or other qualifications that will enable you to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
(Open Ended Question)
Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074
http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/
Phone: (440) 775-8430
Fax: (440) 775-8683
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
human.resources@oberlin.edu
Fax: (440) 775-8683
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
human.resources@oberlin.edu
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