Transfer Admissions Counselor, Recruitment Office, College of Edu, Crim Justice, Human Services & IT

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the Department

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH), at the University of Cincinnati, is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, IT and cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society.

Job Overview

The CECH Office of Recruitment is seeking a Transfer Admissions Counselor to assist in the administrative and operational activities of the department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Recruitment, this position will be responsible for promotion of CECH undergraduate programs, undergraduate student inquiry generation and enrollment growth of the CECH transfer student population and students transitioning from UC regional campuses.

 

This is a highly visible position responsible for increasing awareness, building relationships, and enthusiasm, for CECH through student recruitment initiatives, outreach and communication, partnership creation and specialized events.

 

As the Transfer Admissions Counselor you will aid in the successful strategic planning and recruitment of qualified students by helping them navigate the process of transferring to CECH from community colleges, UC regional campuses and Industry partners. The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for attracting, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling a competitive entering class of undergraduate transfer and transition students. This position creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective transfer students through events, referrals, online and print communications, and outreach to businesses and organizations, as well as manages recruitment activities in targeted initiatives. The successful candidate will also conduct information sessions for prospective students and families, arrange visits to community colleges, conduct corporate outreach, and travel for transfer fairs. The Transfer Admissions Counselor must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, and staff.

 

This position will require 70-90% on the road travel; occasional weekends and overnight stays may be required. There will also be a possibility of supervising student workers.

 

Please note, as you reach the essential job functions below, they are geared towards Admission Counselors focusing on first year students and not transfer students; therefore, the above is a more accurate description of expectations of this particular position.

Essential Functions

• Serve and manage a geographic territory to ensure the university reaches various enrollment goals while being fiscally responsible.  Serve as the primary resource for contacts in that area. Develop and execute initiatives that best serve the students and organizations in the area. Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel within that area, including visits to high schools and community colleges.
• Travel extensively