Admissions Representative 2 - Undergraduate Admissions

Ashland University Portal; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University is seeking an Admissions Representative for Undergraduate Admissions to guide prospective students through the enrollment process and coordinate college fairs and travel for recruitment.

The role requires travel to high schools, hosting information sessions, and close collaboration with campus programs. Strong communication, data analysis, and comfort with CRM tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel extensively in fall and spring.
• Ability to work unsupervised and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for prospective traditional first-year students and influencers.
• Travel to high schools and college events in assigned recruitment area.
• Attend college day/night programs within recruitment area.
• Host virtual information programs for target recruitment areas.
• Assist campus visit programs and coordinate deadlines.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Othot

Job description

Job Description

The Admissions Representative - Undergraduate Admissions position assists prospective students and their parents interested in Ashland University through the enrollment process, and to coordinate all college fairs and travel for Undergraduate Admissions, and create communication for those who influence first-year students.

Essential Position Duties

• Serves as the primary contact for prospective traditional first-year students and their influencers within specific geographic recruitment area
• Travels to visit high schools in assigned recruitment area
• Travels to attend college day/night programs within assigned recruitment area
• Hosts virtual college information programs in targeted recruitment areas
• Assists with campus visit programs throughout the year
• Serves as a liaison to the Ashbrook and Honors programs
• Serves as a liaison to the Office of Student Success
• Serves as a liaison to the College of Arts & Sciences and other campus offices for new student recruitment purposes
• Serves as a member of the Office of Admissions Leadership Team
• Conducts on-campus personal visits and group visit presentations for prospective students and their guests
• Assists Director of Admissions with data analysis through utilization of Othot & Slate, including weekly enrollment reporting.
• Responsible for knowledge of the Slate CRM for communication with prospective students
• Effective interpersonal and public speaking communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends or as needed
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to understand and utilize various technology tools for student recruitment and data analytics
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Evidence of collaboration within a campus community
• Able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals both on and off campus
• Willingness to travel extensively during the fall and spring months
• Responsible for knowledge of the Slate CRM for communication with prospective students

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends or as needed
• Possess a sense of humor
• Ability to work unsupervisedAbility to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals both on and off campus
• Willingness to travel extensively during the fall and spring months
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Previous work in higher education admissions office preferred but not required