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Cleveland State University
Admissions Counselor (Multiple 2)
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Enrollment
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October 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Cleveland State University is hiring an Admissions Counselor (Multiple 2) to recruit prospective students in assigned geographic areas and populations and help the university reach its enrollment goals. The counselor builds relationships with students, families, high schools, and community college counselors, represents the university at college fairs and community events, and explains admissions policies and procedures to applicants. The role is based on the main campus in the Admissions Office and involves regular travel.
Highlights
- Recruit students in assigned geographic areas and targeted populations to help Cleveland State meet its enrollment goals.
- Build relationships and communicate daily with prospective students, families, high schools, and community college counselors, managing selected correspondence.
- Plan and run on-campus and off-campus recruitment programs, and represent the university at college fairs and community events.
- Interpret and explain admissions policies and procedures to prospective students and families.
- Maintain admissions records and prepare reports, while managing a travel schedule.
- Work a flexible schedule that includes travel off-campus, evenings, and weekends, with a typical Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm week.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, communications, or a related field, plus experience in admissions recruitment, student activities, admissions counseling, marketing, sales, public relations, or related work.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to establish driver eligibility under the university's Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Preferred: two years of experience in college or high school admissions recruitment or counseling, experience with social media and customer relationship management software, and experience working with diverse student populations.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, public speaking experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title | Admissions Counselor (Multiple 2)
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 03
Salary Plan | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Admissions Office
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.00
Job Summary | Recruiting students in assigned geographic area(s) and targeted populations, to assist in achieving enrollment goals for Cleveland State University (CSU). Builds relationships and communicates daily with prospective students, families, high schools, and community college counselors, managing selected correspondence, planning and executing on-and off-campus programs, representing CSU at college fairs and community events, and managing a travel schedule. Interprets and informs prospective students and families on CSU admissions policies and procedures. Maintains records and prepares reports. Works a flexible schedule including travel off-campus, evenings and weekends. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, communications or related field. Experience in one or more of the following areas: higher education or high school admissions recruitment, student activities, admissions counseling, marketing, sales, public relations, or related experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications | Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: college or university admissions recruitment, college student activities, high school or college level admissions counseling, recruitment, marketing, sales, public relations, or related experience. Experience using social media and networked communications. Experience using customer relations management software. Experience working with diverse student populations, which may include various high school and non-traditional students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Prior experience with public speaking. Effective organization of time and tasks including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to travel frequently and to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number | PT0703983S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Instructions | Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Typically Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 10/27/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 11/03/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 03
Salary Plan | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Admissions Office
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.00
Job Summary | Recruiting students in assigned geographic area(s) and targeted populations, to assist in achieving enrollment goals for Cleveland State University (CSU). Builds relationships and communicates daily with prospective students, families, high schools, and community college counselors, managing selected correspondence, planning and executing on-and off-campus programs, representing CSU at college fairs and community events, and managing a travel schedule. Interprets and informs prospective students and families on CSU admissions policies and procedures. Maintains records and prepares reports. Works a flexible schedule including travel off-campus, evenings and weekends. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, communications or related field. Experience in one or more of the following areas: higher education or high school admissions recruitment, student activities, admissions counseling, marketing, sales, public relations, or related experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications | Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: college or university admissions recruitment, college student activities, high school or college level admissions counseling, recruitment, marketing, sales, public relations, or related experience. Experience using social media and networked communications. Experience using customer relations management software. Experience working with diverse student populations, which may include various high school and non-traditional students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials. Prior experience with public speaking. Effective organization of time and tasks including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to travel frequently and to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number | PT0703983S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Instructions | Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Typically Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 10/27/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 11/03/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
- If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Application Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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