Career Pathways & College Admissions Advisor

Clark-State-College; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark State College is seeking a Specialist in Admissions & Career Services to serve as a primary contact for students, graduates, and community members for recruitment, outreach, college visits, and career opportunities.

The role involves counseling, coordinating enrollment events and career workshops, and managing recruitment in the Springfield area, including partnership with high schools and Early College Programs. Strong communication and CRM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business, industry, or higher education.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with area school district staff, businesses, college faculty, administration, and students to increase enrollment in pre-college and undergraduate programs.
• Counsel students and families regarding the college search process, admissions, career exploration, financial aid, and registration processes.
• Plan enrollment events, career workshops, and small group tours to develop understanding of the enrollment process and career opportunities.
• Manage an assigned geographic territory, focusing on Logan and Champaign Counties, for undergraduate admissions and Early College Programs.
• Support application integration in the CRM during staff absences in a backup capacity.
• Review resumes, cover letters, references, and other job-search-related documents and assist students and graduates with interview preparation.
• Maintain current knowledge of college programs, tuition assistance programs, activities, career opportunities, and resources to communicate effectively with prospective students.
• Create innovative ways of communicating enrollment and career-related information to the public.
• Utilize the CRM to document, communicate, and track applicants through the enrollment process.
• Collaborate with high school partners within Clark State’s Early College Programs, providing customer service and collaboration to staff, faculty, students, and parents.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Leadership

Teamwork

Technology

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark State College is seeking a Specialist in Admissions & Career Services to serve as a primary contact for students, graduates, and community members for recruitment, outreach, college visits, and career opportunities.

The role involves counseling, coordinating enrollment events and career workshops, and managing recruitment in the Springfield area, including partnership with high schools and Early College Programs. Strong communication and CRM skills are essential.