Admissions Counselor
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About the Department
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and establishing relationships with prospective students, including transfer students; specifically, using a territory management approach and data to build intentional relationships with prospects, applicants, and their families to meet goals and objectives for territory. They will serve in-state and out-of-state territories including private and public high schools. With this – Admissions Counselors will travel in the fall for college fairs and recruitment programs; in addition, they will travel as needed in the spring for continued recruitment and student support. This position utilizes a data review approach to determine recruitment and outreach activities in assigned territory; specifically, this includes managing and coordinating communication/interactions with students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Admissions Counselors will guide incoming students through their enrollment steps and help them to complete their applications with review and strategic communication efforts.
Position Duties
- Uses territory management approach to manage recruitment territory and meet enrollment goals Completes campus visits, college fairs, and recruitment events in assigned territory Supports in the executing and coordination of recruitment events and group presentations Guides prospective students through preparation steps for registration and completing next steps after admission to the university Provides personal support to incoming students with appointments and outreach through multiple modalities Uses data and office CRM to drive recruitment efforts and educates self on changes, trends, and partnership opportunities in enrollment Reviews Applications for Admission Other duties as assigned
- Uses territory management approach to manage recruitment territory and meet enrollment goals
- Completes campus visits, college fairs, and recruitment events in assigned territory
- Supports in the executing and coordination of recruitment events and group presentations
- Guides prospective students through preparation steps for registration and completing next steps after admission to the university
- Provides personal support to incoming students with appointments and outreach through multiple modalities
- Uses data and office CRM to drive recruitment efforts and educates self on changes, trends, and partnership opportunities in enrollment
- Reviews Applications for Admission
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- The following Degree is required: Bachelor’s degree required Anticipated Graduation: For this position, candidates who are in their final term of enrollment and expect to graduate with the required degree prior to the start of employment are eligible for consideration. All degree requirements must be fully satisfied before a formal offer of employment is extended. An official letter from the University Registrar confirming completion of all requirements will be required at the time of offer if final transcripts are not yet available. The following Experience is required: 1 year of professional experience The following Experience is preferred: Admissions experience (either as a staff member or student tour guide) The following Licensure is required: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy
The following Degree is required
Bachelor’s degree required Anticipated Graduation: For this position, candidates who are in their final term of enrollment and expect to graduate with the required degree prior to the start of employment are eligible for consideration. All degree requirements must be fully satisfied before a formal offer of employment is extended. An official letter from the University Registrar confirming completion of all requirements will be required at the time of offer if final transcripts are not yet available.
Anticipated Graduation: For this position, candidates who are in their final term of enrollment and expect to graduate with the required degree prior to the start of employment are eligible for consideration. All degree requirements must be fully satisfied before a formal offer of employment is extended. An official letter from the University Registrar confirming completion of all requirements will be required at the time of offer if final transcripts are not yet available.
1 year of professional experience
Admissions experience (either as a staff member or student tour guide)
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy
Other Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to work with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel Remote Option: This is a full-time position located in Bowling Green, Ohio , which offers the option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on-campus). Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 27, 2026. Required Application Materials & Evaluation Experience must be fully documented on the official application . The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate. Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships. Uploads Required: Resume (for supplemental information only) Optional: Cover Letter Essential Requirement: Work Authorization BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to work with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel
- Remote Option: This is a full-time position located in Bowling Green, Ohio , which offers the option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on-campus).
Application Deadline
- The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 27, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application .
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads
Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
Benefits
- Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance .
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