Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of Admission Counselor. This is a salaried, full time position with benefits. 

About you:

You are a recent college graduate who has a passion for building relationships and helping people. You might already have specific experience helping high school students and their families through the college search process by having been a campus tour guide, overnight host, admission intern or in some other similar role during your undergraduate or postgraduate career. You don’t mind traveling and appreciate the opportunity to work on a college campus with the chance to work remotely/from home at least once a week. You are comfortable with presenting to audiences of all sizes, both in-person and virtually.  And you believe in the benefits of a college education, specifically one attained at a small, private liberal-arts university, and are eager to help guide others in realizing this opportunity.

Job Summary:

The Office of Admission at Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) invites applications for an Admission Counselor to share responsibility for active recruitment and enrollment of a nationwide pool of students. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, management and organizational skills and be willing to travel up to 8-10 weeks a year. Weekend and evening work will be required. This individual reports to an Associate Director of Admission or the Director of Admission and will be based on-campus in Delaware, OH. 

Responsibilities and Duties:  

• To thrive in this role you must foster, build and maintain relationships with students and their families and school and independent counselors, in an assigned territory. through in-person and virtual interactions at high schools, college day/night programs and college fairs, evening and day receptions, etc. 

• As the Admissions counselor you will educate others about the value of higher education and the benefits of Ohio Wesleyan by presenting in-person and virtual presentations, conducting one-on-one interviews and engaging in direct communication 

• As the Admission Counselor you will participate in in-person and virtual on- and off-campus recruitment events (Open House events, admitted student receptions, etc.)

• To thrive in this role you must review and evaluate applications for admission and for special scholarship programs in a timely manner.

• Admission counselors typically manage one or two substantial projects outside of the territory management responsibilities. Examples include things like Athletics Liaison, Tour Guide Program Manager, Overnight Host Coordinator, etc.

Factors Contributing to Success: 

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 1-2 years of admission or related experience being preferred but not required.  Because of the travel requirement, a valid driver’s license is also required. 

• Technical proficiencies in Google products, video conferencing software and higher education CRM’s (preferably Slate) are highly desired.

Completed Application packets will include:

1) Letter of interest/Cover Letter 

2) Resume

Priority deadline for consideration is April 15, 2022. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Target start would be no later than July 1.

Please attach application materials as one document (entitled: LastName_FirstName) to: jobs@owu.edu.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits.

As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OWU requires COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Candidates who accept offers of employment must be able to provide proof of their vaccination status before their employment can be process.