Admissions Counselor

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling students to all Aultman College programs. This individual will represent the college at both internal and external recruitment-related events.

The Department of Enrollment Management is dedicated to driving the college’s growth by developing and executing comprehensive strategies for recruitment, admissions, and financial aid. The team utilizes data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and relationship-building to attract a diverse and high-quality student population while ensuring access and affordability through robust financial aid offerings. Through active engagement with prospective students, schools, and community partners, the department fosters seamless pathways from inquiry to enrollment.

By collaborating with college leadership, faculty, and staff, the department supports strategic goals while maintaining a commitment to personalized service, clear communication, and alignment with the college’s mission and values.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, higher education administration, communication, or another related field.
• Strong organizational skills, with sensitivity and responsiveness to build effective recruiting relationships with a diverse constituency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including responding to emails, phone calls, public speaking, and giving presentations.
• Vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of valid auto insurance.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative with little supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills.
• Exercise discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.

• Student Recruitment
• Represent Aultman College at high school and college recruitment fairs.
• Manage the scheduling, visit calendar, and provide tours for prospective students.
• Evaluate applicants for admissions to the college and their distinct program of study.
• Utilize the Customer Relations Management system to actively recruit and communicate with students from inquiry to matriculation.
• Collaborate and build relationships with schools to maximize recruitment opportunities.
• Create a seamless process for prospective students by working with current students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders that assist with recruitment of students.
• Maintain current knowledge of Aultman College’s academic and financial aid programs to keep prospective students informed.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to keep admissions and recruitment information updated on the college website.
• Reports/Communication
• Track and report detailed results from all external and internal events.
• Assist the Director of Enrollment Management in gathering data for college enrollment reporting.
• Function within the Educational Environment.
• Actively support the College Mission and Values.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Enrollment Management Team.
• Treat all persons with compassion, care, courtesy, and respect.
• Respect privacy and dignity of others.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, nonverbal, and electronic).
• Abide by applicable federal/state rules regarding student information, including FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, etc.
• Customer Service
• Deal with difficult situations effectively.
• Project a professional image in attire, appearance, and behavior.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Role within the Culture of Assessment – Each administrator, staff, and faculty member is expected to understand, value, prioritize, and communicate assessment as a critical institutional practice. Position‑specific responsibilities include:
• Understand data collection/reporting obligations.
• Report on time and share information with appropriate director/manager before submitting to Institutional Effectiveness Council (IEC).

• The Admissions Counselor will work on-site in an office setting.
• Position requires regular attendance,…