Admissions Counselor

SALARY                 Depends on Qualifications

LOCATION             Main Campus (BG), OH

JOB TYPE              Full-Time

JOB NUMBER        BGSU00452

DIVISION               Enrollment Management

DEPARTMENT        Office of Admissions

OPENING DATE      05/22/2024

CLOSING DATE       Continuous

PAY GRADE             353

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and establishing relationships with prospective students, including transfer students; specifically, using a territory management approach and data to build intentional relationships with prospects, applicants, and their families to meet goals and objectives for territory.  They will serve in-state and out-of-state territories including private and public high schools. With this – Admissions Counselors will travel in the fall for college fairs and recruitment programs; in addition, they will travel as needed in the spring for continued recruitment and student support. This position utilizes a data review approach to determine recruitment and outreach activities in assigned territory; specifically, this includes managing and coordinating communication/interactions with students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Admissions Counselors will guide incoming students through their enrollment steps and help them to complete their applications with review and strategic communication efforts.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Uses territory management approach to manage recruitment territory and meet enrollment goals 
• Completes high school visits, college fairs, and recruitment events in assigned territory
• Supports in the executing and coordination of recruitment events and group presentations
• Guides prospective students through preparation steps for registration and completing next steps after admission to the University
• Provides personal support to incoming students with appointments and outreach through multiple modalities
• Uses data and office CRM to drive recruitment efforts and educates self on changes, trends, and partnership opportunities in enrollment
• Reviews Applications for Admissions
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Admissions experience preferred (either as a staff member or student tour guide)
• Demonstrated multicultural competence; the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel

Minimum Qualifications:

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Degree must be conferred by date of application.
  
  

The following Experience is required:

• One year of professional experience
• Two years of experience as a student employee or tour guide equals one year of professional experience
  
  

The following Licensure is required:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy

Position Schedule: Full time position with an option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on campus).  Work location: Bowling Green, Ohio.

Salary
Full-time, Administrative staff positions available. Administrative Grade Level 353. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available.

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by ‘June 5, 2024’. 

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package.  This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, holidays and parental leave.  For more information please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

To Apply

For a complete job description & to apply for this position visit  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu or contact the Office of Human Resources at (419) 372-8421. BGSU. AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.

Why work at BGSU?

Full-time BGSU employees enjoy an array of exceptional benefits, including:

• Quality, affordable health insurance: Various coverage options available for health, vision and dental starting the first day of the month following your date of employment.
• Generous paid time off: Vacation, holidays, sick days and more.
• Excellent work life balance resources: Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support to employees and their eligible family members, along with ancillary programs covering identity theft, elder care, legal services and more.
• Tuition fee waivers: For eligible employees, spouses and dependent children.
• Professional development opportunities: For skills training, supervisor and leadership programs, performance management, online courses and online tools for employee growth and development.
• Parental leave: Up to five weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees with at least 12 months of continuous service.
• Retirement: BGSU offers several options for meeting your retirement goals with a current employer contribution of up to 14% depending on the retirement program selected. Read more about the option that best fits your needs.

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