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About Marietta College:

For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 50 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.

At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.

Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.

More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.

The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.

For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu .

Job Description:

The Admission Counselors at Marietta College play a vital role in shaping the future of our campus community. Collaborating with various departments across campus, they work together to achieve enrollment goals while providing exceptional support to prospective students. Counselors meet with prospective students and applicants both on and off campus, answering questions, sharing insights, and highlighting the unique opportunities at Marietta College to help students make informed decisions about their future.

In addition to their on-campus responsibilities, our Admission Counselors are expected to travel for recruitment events, which include overnight stays. This travel allows them to connect with prospective students and families, bringing the spirit of Marietta College to communities far and wide.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of a recruiting plan.
• Meet territory recruitment goals.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions staff to coordinate recruitment initiatives.
• Represent Marietta College at College Fairs.
• Represent Marietta College at High School/Community College recruitment visits.
• Counsel prospective students and their parents regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, resident life and housing, and student organizations and activities.

Requirements:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work well with diverse students, faculty, and administration on all levels.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to use discretion and judgement appropriately under the highest level of confidentiality.

Required Experience & Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous experience recruiting students in a higher education environment is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Marietta College's liability carrier.

Physical requirements:

• Occasionally required to move or transport items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Position requires mobility to travel; withstanding travel by several modes of transportation.
• Use of office equipment including computers, printers, copiers with lifting of less than 20lb occasionally to fill machines or move files.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.

Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.