Job Description

Admissions Counselor

SUMMARY

CCAD is seeking an innovative and collaborative Admissions Counselor. Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, Admissions Counselors are responsible for implementing recruitment strategies as they relate to undergraduate students. They will have an assigned regional territory and will manage the recruitment of and communication with students in said territory while being responsible for driving the conversion of those students through various admission stages. They must have the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic and educational levels and skills by using a variety of interpersonal strategies to interact appropriately in situations ranging from large meetings to individual appointments. This position is year-round and requires travel in the fall and spring as well as some evenings and weekends. Admissions Counselors must demonstrate a strong knowledge of the visual arts, and have a commitment to arts-based education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents CCAD at recruitment events on and off campus including National Portfolio Days, College Days, and college fairs at high schools and community colleges.
• Represents the quality and scope of an art and design education at CCAD to high school and community college art classes and guidance/career centers, prospective students, parents, and the general public.
• Speaks publicly to groups on and off campus about CCAD's academic programs, admissions requirements, tuition, and basic financial aid information.
• Serves as the primary contact for prospective students. Counsels prospective students and families regarding the admissions process and the opportunities that the college presents.
• Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students, art educators, high school counselors, and others as directed.
• Contacts and follows up with all inquiries received through email, website requests, college fairs, school visits, phone, social media, etc.
• Works to complete all assigned undergraduate admissions files from applicants in a timely manner. Track applicants from initial contact through acceptance to attendance in classes.
• Sends all admissions-related correspondence to applicants in a timely manner and follows up with applicants to make sure all material has been received and understood.
• Conducts campus tours for prospective students, visitors, and group tours.
• Works with the CCAD Financial Aid Office to help assist with the awarding of scholarship funds and to explain financial aid processes.
• Tracks and submits individual travel receipts in accordance to CCAD's travel policy.
• Schedules visits to high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations within designated regional territory. Plans travel details associated with implementing the recruitment program.
• Participates in the review of applicant files to determine eligibility for admission.
• Responsible for achieving assigned enrollment goals.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of various Admissions-related events and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed above. Additional qualifications include:

• A valid driver's license and exemplary driving record
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect relative importance of duties
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently within a team
• Proactive, creative problem solving approach
• Position will require travel and varied working hours including some evenings and weekends
• Proficiency in Google suite , Word, and Excel;

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A BFA specifically in an art or design-related field is desired but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience in higher education or related field is desired but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is required to:

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrate vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually normal.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

COMPENSATION : This position is full-time, exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package including:

• Vacation time
• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• (3) free campus cafeteria meals
• 403(b) plan with company contribution
• Paid national holidays
• (10) days paid time off for winter break.
• free campus parking
• Free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMOA).
• Training and professional development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY: Visit to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way , one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. Learn more at ccad.edu .

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

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