About the Role
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.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2025.
Compensation: Compensation for this position is $45,500.
Requirements
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.
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees, and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
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.
All About UA
The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.
The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches.
As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems.
We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation, and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists, and leaders.
For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.
Benefits
The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.