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Ohio State University is hiring a Seasonal Admissions Counselor. The counselor recruits and advises prospective students for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, corresponding with families, school counselors, and university departments about admission policies and procedures. Recruitment calls, campus presentations, and CRM data entry round out the role's day-to-day work during its October-through-April season.

Highlights

Counsel and correspond with students and families on admission policies and procedures.
Conduct large and small-group recruitment presentations.
Make recruitment calls and emails to prospective students alongside partner offices.
Enter and validate student data in the CRM and Student Information System.
Review applications and contribute to holistic admission recommendations.
Assist with on-campus recruitment events and projects.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Seasonal role from October through April, 20 hours per week at $17.50 per hour.

Seasonal Admissions Counselor Full Description

Locations:

Columbus Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R156196

Department:

Strategic Enrollment | Undergraduate Admissions

Position Overview and Environment

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University is a dynamic and exciting place to work. This position offers an opportunity to strategically impact the future of Ohio State through the recruitment, admission, and support of outstanding students as the Outreach and Recruitment team is responsible for recruiting prospective students to The Ohio State University. The Seasonal Admissions Counselor reports to the Program Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment. The individual will be located in the Student Academic Services Building and will work closely and alongside a team of full-time staff members of approximately 30 and a broader Undergraduate Admissions team of 55. This is a seasonal position from October 1 – April 30 and will work 20 hours each week. In office work hours can range from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may require morning, evening, and weekend hours at various times given the role's direct work with outreach and recruitment programs.

Detailed Position Description

As a member of the Undergraduate Admissions team the Seasonal Admissions Counselor will spend the greatest amount of time through the term performing the following job responsibilities; counsels and corresponds with students, families, university departments, or other stakeholders regarding Ohio State admission 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, school counselors, advisors, and prospective students and families; researches and resolves problems; makes recruitment calls and emails to prospective students in collaboration with partner offices; learns and uses the CRM, Student Information System, and other technologies to perform timely and accurate entries into databases regarding student application information, call/email activity and other processes, performs data validation; manages electronic workflows.

Additional Responsibilities

The Seasonal Admissions Counselors' responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assists with on campus recruitment events and projects; performs data entry following guidelines into the CRM, makes general judgments in interpreting information to be added to a student recruitment record, review applications (domestic, international, transfer, special population) and makes admission recommendations through our holistic application review process – actual time commitment will fluctuate through the term; completes special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Honors Reviewer candidates must be Ohio residents and live in the state of Ohio while serving in the role.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50/hr. This is a seasonal position from October 1 – April 30 and will work 20 hours each week.

To apply, submit a current resume and cover letter describing your interest and related experience for this position.

Career Roadmap

Function: Academic Administration

Sub-Function: Undergraduate Admissions

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1

Location:

Student Academic Services (0160)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

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.

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