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Traditional Admissions Counselor Position Title Admissions Counselor Division Enrollment Management Department Traditional Admissions Building / Location On Campus (Circleville) Supervisor Executive Director of Traditional Admissions Months Per Year 12 Hours Per Week 40 Classification Level Full time Salary Range $35,568 (salary) FLSA Status Exempt X Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Ohio Christian University is seeking a full-time Admissions Counselor to join the Traditional Admissions team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Traditional Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting high school students into the Universitys Traditional undergraduate programs. This counselor will manage a designated geographic territory and work proactively to build strong relationships with high school students, families, counselors, and church leaders.

This role requires energy, initiative, and a student-centered approach to guiding first-time college applicants through the admissions process. The counselor will represent OCU at high school visits, college fairs, youth events, and on-campus events. Evening and weekend hours will be required during peak recruitment seasons, and a university vehicle will be provided for travel-related duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective first year (freshmen) students within an assigned geographic region Build strong relationships with high school students, families, guidance counselors, and church leaders to increase awareness of OCUs programs and Christ-centered mission Represent OCU at high schools, college fairs, church events, and youth gatherings to generate interest and applications from high school juniors and seniors Communicate effectively and regularly with prospective freshmen and their parents via phone, email, text, and virtual meetings Plan and conduct engaging on-campus visit experiences for high school students and their families, including personal meetings and group presentations Guide students through each stage of the freshman admissions process: inquiry, application, document submission, acceptance, and enrollment Collaborate with Financial Aid and Registrar teams to assist students in understanding award letters, completing next steps, and registering for classes Participate in all major freshman-focused recruitment events (Preview Days, Scholars Day, campus tours, registration days, etc.) Track interactions, manage follow-ups, and maintain accurate records in the CRM (Slate) to meet or exceed enrollment goals Represent the Office of Traditional Admissions on campus committees or projects related to first-year experience as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to live in accordance with the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement Bachelor's degree required; experience in admissions, ministry, higher education, or sales is preferred Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences High level of professionalism, integrity, and initiative Ability to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours during peak seasons Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Comfort working in a metrics-driven environment with performance expectations Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn Slate (CRM) Valid drivers license and ability to pass a university driving test and insurance review Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transport recruitment materials as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Alumni of OCU or a Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) institution Previous experience with student recruitment or customer relationship management Familiarity with enrollment strategies and marketing tactics in Christian higher education WORK RELATIONSHIPS Reports to : Executive Director of Traditional Admissions Supervises : N/A Internal OCU Relationships : Recruitment, Advising, Financial Aid, Academics External Relationships : Prospects, applicants LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer .