Admissions Counselor, Enrollment Management ADM Uptown Recruitment and Outreach

Job Description Apply now Job Title: Admissions Counselor, Enrollment Management ADM Uptown Recruitment and Outreach Posting Start Date: 8/4/26 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu . UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview The Office of Admissions at University of Cincinnati is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Admissions Counselor to counsel prospective students as they navigate the college application and decision process and serve as a representative of University of Cincinnati at recruitment events in their assigned territory and on-campus events. This role is crucial in executing our strategic recruitment plan, building strong connections with prospective students, and driving enrollment growth. As an admissions counselor, you will have a recruitment territory that you will be in charge of managing to market UC to prospective students, engage high school counselors, and understand the communities that make up your territory. This hybrid role, with two in-office days at our Uptown Campus and three remote workdays, involves representing University of Cincinnati at on-campus and off-campus events, including high school visits, college fairs, and community outreach activities. We seek someone who is passionate about higher education and interested in either starting or building upon their career within admissions and higher education. If you are organized, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to the future of University of Cincinnati, we encourage you to apply! Essential Functions Serve and manage a geographic territory to ensure the university reaches various 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. Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel within that area, including visits to high schools and community colleges. Travel extensively during key time periods (8 - 10 weeks in the fall and 1 – 3 weeks in the spring) and work evenings, weekends, and beyond a traditional work week as needed to effectively perform responsibilities, such as on-campus visit/event experiences. Maintain and use information about students and organizations to advise and encourage students from prospect through application and enrollment. Increase representation from one or more strategic populations based on the demographics of the territory (i.e. under-represented, high-achieving, transfer, out-of-state, and international). Implement and explain university admissions policies. May 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, etc. Evaluate applications for admission and make holistic admission decisions using many pieces of information. Accuracy and consistency will be needed to ensure the university is properly aligned to reach various enrollment goals. Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain records and prepare reports as required; generate reports and assist in analyzing and interpreting data for future planning and evaluation. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Trainings/Certifications Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record. Some positions may require a valid passport. Additional Qualifications Considered Past tour guide or admissions student worker experience Comfortability with public speaking to both small and large groups Desire to use data to help manage a recruitment territory Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Up to $47,850.00 Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary up to $47,850 based on qualifications and experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, 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. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected] . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 103294