Admissions Representative - Undergraduate Admissions

Ashland University Portal; Ashland (OH); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University Portal is seeking an Admissions Representative for Undergraduate Admissions. This role assists prospective students and their families through the enrollment process, providing essential support such as college fairs and various recruitment activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in a diverse environment, excelling in both teamwork and independent tasks. A Bachelor’s Degree and valid driver's license are required, along with a willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work unsupervised and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective traditional first-year students.
• Travel to visit high schools and attend college programs.
• Host virtual college information programs.
• Assist with campus visit programs.
• Conduct on-campus personal visits and group presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Public speaking skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of technology tools

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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 coordinates college fairs, travel, and communications for individuals who influence first‑year students.

Essential Position Duties

• Serves as the primary contact for prospective traditional first‑year students and their influencers within a specific geographic recruitment area.
• Travels to visit high schools in the assigned recruitment area.
• Travels to attend college day/night programs within the 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 the Director of Admissions with data analysis through utilization of Othot & Slate, including weekly enrollment reporting.
• Is responsible for knowledge of the Slate CRM for communication with prospective students.
• Has 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.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals both on and off campus.
• Willingness to travel extensively during the fall and spring months.

Physical Demands

Some lifting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends or as needed.
• Possess a sense of humor.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability 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.