Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts &Sciences Academic Recruitment and Enrollment

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Senior Admissions Counselor, Arts &Sciences Academic Recruitment and Enrollment

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Start Date:

6/10/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Job Overview

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is seeking an experienced, motivated, and student-focused Senior Admissions Counselor to join our Office of Recruitment & Enrollment. In this role, you will guide prospective students as they explore the opportunities within the College of Arts and Sciences, supporting them through the college search and application process. As a senior representative of A&S, you will share the breadth of our programs, highlight the value of a liberal arts education, and showcase the experiences that make our college a destination for discovery and growth.

You will play a key role in advancing A&S recruitment efforts, fostering meaningful connections with students and families, and contributing to the college's enrollment goals.

This position encompasses the responsibilities of an A&S Admissions Counselor while serving in a more senior capacity within the college's recruitment and enrollment team. The Senior Admissions Counselor will manage recruitment territories, coordinate specialized programmatic areas, support cross-functional recruitment initiatives, and serve as a peer leader and mentor for Admissions Counselors, student ambassadors, and other recruitment partners as assigned.

This hybrid position requires three days per week in the office on UC's Uptown Campus and two days working remotely. As a Senior Admissions Counselor for Arts and Sciences, you will represent the college at high school visits, college fairs, community outreach programs, and on-campus events. We are seeking someone passionate about higher education and committed to expanding college access, who is ready to bring experience, initiative, and leadership to help shape the next generation of A&S Bearcats.

Essential Functions

* Serve as a senior representative of the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure enrollment goals are met while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Act as a primary resource for prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners interested in A&S programs. Develop and implement initiatives that showcase the breadth and value of an Arts and Sciences education. Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel, including college fairs, middle/high school visits, community organizations, and community colleges.

* Manage assigned geographic and/or programmatic recruitment territories for the College of Arts and Sciences. Maintain strong relationships with schools, counselors, community-based organizations, community colleges, and other partners to support A&S enrollment priorities.

* Travel extensively during key time periods (8 - 12 weeks in the fall and 3 - 6 weeks in the spring) and work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as needed to effectively support both on-campus and off-campus recruitment efforts.

* Maintain and utilize information about prospective students, schools, organizations, and recruitment markets to advise, encourage, and support students from first inquiry through application, admission, and enrollment in A&S.

* Support strategic enrollment priorities for the College of Arts and Sciences, with particular emphasis on expanding college access and representation among various student populations (including underrepresented, high-achieving, transfer, out-of-state, and international students).

* Implement and clearly explain admissions policies and procedures, ensuring students and families understand the pathway to Arts and Sciences programs.

* Coordinate specialized programmatic areas that advance A&S recruitment goals, such as on-campus and off-campus events, student…