Admission/Senior Admission Counselor

Miami University Alumni Association; Maine; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University’s Office of Admission seeks an energetic, creative, and collaborative Admission Counselor to lead first‑year recruitment. In partnership with the admission team, you will manage a recruitment territory, travel regionally, review applications, and help meet enrollment goals.

You will assist with outreach to underrepresented and international students, coordinate on‑ and off‑campus visits and events (Bridges, Summer Scholars), and oversee the group visit program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required by start date.
• Senior needs Bachelor's + 2+ years recruitment or a Master’s + 1 year.
• May gain experience during degree completion.
• Must be able to travel and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a first-year recruitment territory, including 6–8 weeks of travel.
• Assist with on- and off-campus visits and events for diverse students.
• Coordinate the group visit program and campus recruitment events.

Skills

Territory management

Evenings/weekends travel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Slate

Job description

Job Title

Admission/Senior Admission Counselor

Department

Admissions Campus Visits

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$45,000 (Admission Counselor)
$47,000 (Sr Admission Counselor)

Position Salary Maximum

$48,000 (Admission Counselor)
$50,000 (Sr Admission Counselor)

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-04-27

Job Description Summary

Miami University’s Office of Admission seeks an energetic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve as an admission counselor for first‑year recruitment. In partnership with admission team members, the admission counselor will play an integral role in meeting enrollment goals and assume the management of a first‑year recruitment territory to include 6‑8 weeks of travel, application review, and relationship management.

In addition to assigned territory management and collaboration on admission events and programs, this position will assist with the recruitment of underrepresented and international students. The admission counselor will assist with and coordinate on‑ and off‑campus visits and events, including high school counselor and pre‑college programs (Bridges, Summer Scholars), and manage Miami’s group visit program.

This position is eligible for work on a hybrid basis. Remote/hybrid work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Knowledge of University & Brand Representation: Develop working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and policies and communicate information about the Miami brand, experience, and outcomes and its admission policies and procedures to prospective students, families, and other key influencers. Represent Miami at on‑and off‑campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. Present to audiences ranging from 20 to over 300 participants. (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission Counselor: Bachelor’s Degree (must be obtained by start date)
• Senior Admission Counselor: Bachelor’s Degree and two or more years of recruitment cycle or experience in Admission or a Master’s degree and one year of experience.
• The experience may be obtained during degree completion.
• Admission Counselor/Senior Admission Counselor: Must be able to work some evenings, perform overnight and some weekend travel, transport 30‑40 lbs. of recruiting materials, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ideal candidates will be politically savvy and diplomatic, demonstrate a proven positive work ethic and attitude, possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, dynamic group presentation skills, and proven commitment and ability to work with diverse constituencies.

Must be able to work independently and as a team member, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree1-2 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, marketing, or other related field
• Experience with customer relations database (Slate)
• Experience working with school counselors, community‑based organizations, alumni volunteers
• Event planning experience
• Data analysis experience

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

none

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑and tobacco‑free campuses.

This organization participates in E‑Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow‑ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act

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