Admission/Senior Admission Counselor

Job Summary Miami University seeks an energetic, creative, collaborative admission counselor to serve first‑year recruitment. The counselor will manage a first‑year recruitment territory, travel 6‑8 weeks, review applications, and manage on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events. The position is eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Develop a working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and admissions policies to communicate the Miami brand to prospective students, families, and key influencers. Represent Miami at on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events and campaigns, presenting to audiences ranging from 20 to over 300 participants. Provide personalized guidance throughout the admission process, embodying Miami’s Code of Love and Honor through exceptional hospitality and transparency. Build and maintain relationships with school counselors in the assigned territory. Plan and conduct 8–12 weeks of recruitment travel, maintaining counselor relations, following up with students and families, and monitoring enrollment trends. Utilize CRM and data to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and meet enrollment goals. Participate in electronic file review for undergraduate domestic and international first‑year admissions, honors and pre‑college programs, adhering to all deadlines. Organize, coordinate, and manage on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events, high school counselor programs, and high‑ability programming. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Admission Counselor : Bachelor’s degree (must be obtained by start date). Senior Admission Counselor : Bachelor’s degree with two or more years of recruitment cycle experience or a master’s degree with at least one year of experience in admission, recruitment, or marketing. Ability to work evenings, overnight and weekend travel; transport 30–40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver’s license. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team, handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail. Diplomatic, politically savvy candidate with a positive work ethic and attitude. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. 1–2 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, marketing, or a related field. Experience with customer‑relations database (Slate). Experience working with school counselors, community‑based organizations, alumni volunteers. Event planning experience. Data analysis experience. Equal Opportunity Statement Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Miami University