Admissions Representative - Undergraduate Admissions

Ashland University Portal; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University seeks an Admissions Representative to guide prospective students through the enrollment process and enhance recruitment efforts. This role involves extensive travel to high schools, hosting information sessions, and collaborating with various campus departments. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel extensively during fall and spring.
• Prior experience in higher education admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective traditional first-year students.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and data analysis.
• Travel to high schools and conduct on-campus visits.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Collaboration

Data analytics

Technology utilization

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

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