Admission​/Senior Admission Counselor

Job Title

Admission/Senior Admission Counselor

Admissions Campus Visits

Regular

Salary

$45,000 (Admission Counselor)
$47,000 (Sr Admission Counselor)

$48,000 (Admission Counselor)
$50,000 (Sr Admission Counselor)

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

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Miami University’s Office of Admission seeks an energetic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve as an admission counselor for first‑year recruitment. In partnership with admission team members, the admission counselor will play an integral role in meeting enrollment goals and assume the management of a first‑year recruitment territory to include 6‑8 weeks of travel, application review, and relationship management.

In addition to assigned territory management and collaboration on admission events and programs, this position will assist with the recruitment of underrepresented and international students. The admission counselor will assist with and coordinate on‑ and off‑campus visits and events, including high school counselor and pre‑college programs (Bridges, Summer Scholars), and manage Miami’s group visit program.

This position is eligible for work on a hybrid basis. Remote/hybrid work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

• Knowledge of University & Brand Representation: Develop working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and policies and communicate information about the Miami brand, experience, and outcomes and its admission policies and procedures to prospective students, families, and other key influencers. Represent Miami at on‑ and off‑campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. Present to audiences ranging from 20 to over 300 participants.
  
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• Admission Counselor: Bachelor’s Degree (must be obtained by start date)
• Senior Admission Counselor: Bachelor’s Degree and two or more years of recruitment cycle or experience in Admission or a Master’s degree and one year of experience.
• Experience may be obtained during degree completion.
• Must be able to work some evenings, perform overnight and some weekend travel, transport 30‑40 lbs. of recruiting materials, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ideal candidates will be politically savvy and diplomatic, demonstrate a proven positive work ethic and attitude, possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, dynamic group presentation skills, and proven commitment and ability to work with diverse constituencies.

Must be able to work independently and as a team member, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high attention to detail.

• Master’s Degree, 1‑2 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, marketing, or other related field
• Experience with customer relations database (Slate)
• Experience working with school counselors, community‑based organizations, alumni volunteers
• Event planning experience
• Data analysis experience

Resume and cover letter

For positions that are approved for remote work:
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

Staff or . Questions and follow‑ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

Staff or .