Job Title:

Admissions Counselor (Salem and East Liverpool Campus) 

Physical Location:

 Position will report to Salem and East Liverpool Campuses 

Salary:

 $36,000 - $42,000

Basic Function:

Responsible for representing Kent State University to prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. Develops and implements recruiting initiatives that support application and enrollment goals, as well as conducts holistic review of first-year student applications. Responsible for planning and implementing recruitment activities, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. Reports to Senior Assistant Director of Admissions or designated administrator.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 Not applicable. 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Represent the university and disseminate information at high schools and college fairs within an assigned territory.

Counsel prospective students and families; assist students through the college selection process.

Answer telephone inquiries and send information to prospective students.

Plan and participate in special programs and events to increase new student enrollment.

Give presentations on the university to diverse audiences including high school students, parents, alumni, guidance counselors, and colleagues.

Assist with the publication of Admissions Office recruitment and promotional materials.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 Not Applicable. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Marketing, Communications, or a relevant field, and three months of relevant experience.

License/Certification:

Not applicable. 

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Not applicable. 

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Not applicable. 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings and weekends 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.