Job Summary:

Advise prospective student and others regarding program offerings and admissions requirements. Plan and conduct extensive recruiting activities at designated secondary schools, college fairs and community colleges.

Essential Functions:

• 60% Territory Management - planning and coordinating high school visits and attending college fairs within an assigned geographic travel territory; interaction with school counselors; students and family members. Continued communication with prospective students via direct mail, phone and e-mail.
• 15% Conduct daily/Saturday Admissions information sessions, and campus tours as needed with prospective students and family members.
• 10% Serve as liaison with academic and student services areas as assigned.
• 10% Assist with coordination of Admissions recruitment and yield events. 
• 5% Other responsibilities as designed.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a higher education, recruitment, or youth centered environment. Knowledge of university program offerings and admissions process. Knowledge of personal computer and mainframe use in student information systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences.

Preferred: Experience working in Admissions as a student assistant, graduate assistant, or admissions counselor.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2025.

Compensation: Compensation for this position is $45,500.

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Natasha Kuzminankuzmina@uakron.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.