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Posted: 21-May-26
Location: Athens, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Categories:
Postsecondary College/University
Salary Details:
Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Internal Number: 2016358T
Job Summary:
Ohio University is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven professional to serve as a Senior Admissions Advisor, playing a key role in advancing undergraduate recruitment and enrollment goals. This position will guide prospective students and families through the admissions process, applying deep knowledge of academic programs, policies, and student services to support informed decision-making. Through a combination of strategic outreach, personalized engagement, and data-informed decision-making, you will directly influence enrollment outcomes and the overall student experience.
As a leader within the admissions team, the Senior Admissions Advisor will manage recruitment strategy for assigned territories or populations, including planning and executing outreach, travel, and engagement initiatives. This position will represent Ohio University at high-impact events, build and sustain strong relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community partners, and translate institutional strengths into compelling, student-centered messaging. In addition to evaluating applications and contributing to admission decisions, the Senior Admissions Advisor will help ensure consistency and quality in the review process while navigating complex and nuanced applicant scenarios with confidence.
The Senior Admissions Advisor leverages recruitment and enrollment data to refine outreach strategies, contributes to team and office initiatives, and serves as a resource to colleagues by mentoring new staff and supporting student employees. This role is ideal for a strategic and self-directed professional who is passionate about higher education, thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment, enjoys balancing independent work with collaboration, and is motivated to make a measurable impact.
This position is being posted in conjunction with
https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/56685. Only one position will be filled. The university is posting both positions to ensure a sufficient applicant pool to fill this need. The hiring department will first consider applicants from the higher-level position. If the applicant pool does not yield a successful candidate, the applicant pool from the lower-level position will then be evaluated. If the lower level posting yields the successful candidate, the hiring department intends to develop the candidate in preparation for the higher level position. Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both positions based upon their qualifications and interests.
https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/56685. Only one position will be filled. The university is posting both positions to ensure a sufficient applicant pool to fill this need. The hiring department will first consider applicants from the higher-level position. If the applicant pool does not yield a successful candidate, the applicant pool from the lower-level position will then be evaluated. If the lower level posting yields the successful candidate, the hiring department intends to develop the candidate in preparation for the higher level position. Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both positions based upon their qualifications and interests.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in college admissions, academic advising in higher education, college student personnel, or counseling or teaching in secondary schools; demonstrated interpersonal and written communication and public speaking skills. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Ability to work collaboratively. Data analysis experience.
The incumbent is able to represent the University in a professional and positive manner and abide by the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
Ability to travel independently including overnight and internationally. Ability to pass background checks, university judiciary review, and regular driving history audits.
About Ohio University
With its historic main campus in Athens; five regional campuses; three extension campuses in the Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton areas; and one of the largest enrollments of online students among public universities in Ohio, the University has a collective enrollment of over 30,000 students. The stunning 1,740-acre main campus is located in what has been named one of America’s best college towns. The campus seamlessly merges with Uptown Athens, which is rich with local food culture and walking distance from historic neighborhoods. Established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and chartered in 1804, Ohio University is the state’s first institution of higher education and one of America’s oldest public universities. Today, OHIO is classified as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation.
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