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Cleveland State University

Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts. This role involves coordinating student recruitment for the CSU Arts Campus and associated programs such as art, dance, theatre, and film to meet enrollment goals. The counselor will build relationships with prospective students, parents, and counselors, plan and participate in recruitment events, and provide information on admissions policies while managing a flexible schedule including travel and evening/weekend commitments.

Highlights
  • Coordinate student recruitment for the CSU Arts Campus, including art, dance, theatre, and the School of Film and Media.
  • Communicate with prospective students, parents, and high school/community college counselors daily.
  • Plan and execute on- and off-campus recruitment programs and represent the university at various community and college events.
  • Maintain records, prepare reports, and manage associated travel schedules.
  • Use strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external customers professionally.
  • PC proficiency required, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in art, dance, theatre, film, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet university driver eligibility requirements.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or related post-baccalaureate experience, experience with diverse student populations, and familiarity with social media and customer management software.
  • Work requires flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and frequent travel by various modes.

Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts Full Description

Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts
Business Title  | Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts
Posting Category  |
Salary Grade  | 04
Salary Plan  | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  | Admissions Office
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.0

Job Summary 
Serves as a member of the Admissions recruitment team, with responsibility for coordinating student recruitment for the CSU Arts Campus and associated art, dance and theatre programs and the School of Film and Media, (SFM) in order to meet enrollment goals for Cleveland State University. Communicates daily and builds relationships with prospective students, parents, and high school and community college counselors. Coordinates selected correspondence, plans and executes on- and off-campus programs, represents the University at college fairs, performing arts and community events, community colleges, portfolio review days, workshops and related events; manages associated travel schedule. Informs prospective students and parents on University admissions policies and procedures. Maintains records and prepares and hoc and periodic reports as required. Works a flexible schedule including travel off-campus, evenings and weekends. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in art, dance, theatre, film, or related field. Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: college or university admissions recruitment; college student activities; college admissions counseling at the high school or college level; territory and prospect management; marketing, sales, or related experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree in art, dance theatre, film, education, higher education, business, communications, or closely related field or two years of post-baccalaureate professional experience related to the arts or students in the arts. Experience working with various student populations. Experience using social media and customer management relations software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  | Demonstrated appreciation of and involvement in the arts. Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Prior experience in public speaking. PC proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. Proven history of exercising initiative, decision-making and effective organization of time and tasks; ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to travel frequently (car, air, bus, train) and to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Requisition Number  | PT0703676S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  | 40
Work Schedule  | Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  | 08/14/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 08/19/2025
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in art, dance, theatre, film, or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: college or university admissions recruitment; college student activities; college admissions counseling at the high school or college level; territory and prospect management; marketing, sales, or related experience? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  5.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  6. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. 
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have a Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Motor Vehicle Policy? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application