Senior Admissions Counselor/Admissions Counselor

🇺🇸 Kent, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $38K - $45K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ February 21st, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Senior Admissions Counselor. The role involves representing the university to prospective students, families, and community contacts while developing recruiting strategies to meet application and enrollment targets. The counselor plans recruitment activities, conducts holistic reviews of first-year applications, and collaborates with various educational partners to enhance outreach efforts.

Highlights

Represent the university to prospective students, families, and school/community contacts.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies and initiatives to support application and enrollment goals.
Plan and conduct recruitment events including high school visits, receptions, and individual meetings.
Conduct holistic reviews of first-year student applications.
Serve as primary contact for financial aid information for prospective students and families.
Collaborate with high school and community college counselors, as well as Kent State Alumni, to support recruitment efforts.
Manage recruitment territory and create strategic recruitment plans.
Utilize CRM software, preferably Slate, and handle admissions publications and reporting.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related experience or a master’s degree; strong communication skills and knowledge of university admissions practices required.
Salary range: $37,843 - $45,000; work hours include weekdays with some nontraditional hours including evenings and weekends.