Admissions Counselor, College of Engineering & Applied Science

Job Overview

Counsel prospective students as they navigate the college application and decision process and serve as a representative of the University of Cincinnati at recruitment events, campus visits, and on‑campus events.

The Admissions Counselor for the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) will collaborate with other members of the team to recruit and connect with prospective first‑year, first‑time undergraduate students and transfer students. This position will create, plan, and execute small and large‑scale recruitment events for CEAS, conduct visits at high schools and STEM groups, attend recruitment fairs, and serve as a liaison to the CEAS Student Ambassador organization and student workers.

• Serve and manage a geographic territory to ensure the university reaches enrollment goals while being fiscally responsible. Serve as the primary resource for contacts in that area, develop and execute initiatives that best serve the students and organizations in the area, and make data‑driven decisions to coordinate travel within that area.
• Travel off‑campus during key recruitment periods and work evenings, weekends, and beyond a traditional work week as needed.
• Regularly conduct presentations related to the recruitment and admission of students to the university and college.
• Maintain and use information about students and organizations to advise and encourage students from prospect through application and enrollment.
• Increase representation from under‑represented, high‑achieving, transfer, out‑of‑state, and international populations.
• Implement and explain university admissions policies.
• Coordinate a specialized programmatic area such as on‑campus and off‑campus events, student tour guides, tele‑counseling, campus visits, outreach and access, high‑achieving scholars, website, social media, transfer, communications and marketing, regional campus referrals, or similar.
• Evaluate applications for admission and make holistic admission decisions using many pieces of information. Accuracy and consistency are required to align with enrollment goals.
• Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain records, prepare reports, and analyze data for future planning and evaluation.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. The job description may be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.
• Some positions may require a valid passport.

• Proficiency in data tracking, queries, and reporting.

• Office environment; no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Please refer to the list of acceptable documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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