About Job

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU00770

Division

Enrollment Management

Department

Admissions Office

Opening Date

05/13/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Pay Grade

353

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 for either in-state and out-of-state territories including private and public high schools or an academic portfolio of majors. 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 or host on campus academic visits for students and families. 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 Functions

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

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

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and 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

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 28, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. 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 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.