Coordinator, Advantage Partnership Program

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University is seeking an engaged and relationship-focused Coordinator, Advantage Partnership Program to support student recruitment and enrollment efforts through the University's Advantage Partnership Program. This position serves as a liaison to Advantage Partner Organizations and works closely with prospective students, families, educational partners, and internal stakeholders to promote educational opportunities and support enrollment growth.

The Coordinator is responsible for managing recruitment activities, cultivating partnerships, advising prospective students, and supporting transfer and enrollment initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to represent Otterbein University both on and off campus.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advantage Partnership Recruitment & Outreach

• Lead recruitment efforts for the Otterbein Advantage Partnership Program in coordination with the Executive Director of The Point and Corporate Partnerships.
• Serve as the primary liaison for eligible Advantage Partner Organizations.
• Collaborate with designated partner representatives to promote the Advantage Partnership Scholarship and recruit prospective students.
• Work with Marketing and Communications to develop promotional materials, including electronic communications, website content, co-branded brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Coordinate on-campus and off-campus visit opportunities for Advantage Partner Organizations.
• Develop communication plans and outreach efforts related to the Advantage Partnership Scholarship.

Territory Management & Admission Counseling

• Present and discuss admission requirements with prospective students, parents, and campus visitors.
• Serve as Counselor of the Day or backup counselor as assigned.
• Deliver individual, small group, and large group presentations.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and high school counselors regarding admission and enrollment.
• Review admission applications and determine eligibility for admission.
• Make admission decisions and recommend students for academic support services.
• Manage an assigned recruitment territory.

Transfer Student Support & Enrollment Services

• Present and explain the transfer admission process to prospective transfer students and families.
• Represent Otterbein University at recruitment fairs, admission events, and outreach programs.
• Serve as a resource to transfer students throughout the application and enrollment process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of transfer credit evaluation and transfer enrollment procedures.
• Review and manage transfer admission applications and determine admission eligibility.
• Provide support to international student populations.
• Oversee enrollment processes for deferred students and new spring freshmen.

University Engagement & Additional Responsibilities

• Serve on campus-wide committees as assigned.
• Maintain strong relationships within and beyond the University community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in university admission.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Understanding of the university admission process preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proper English grammar.
• Competency in basic mathematics.
• Proficiency with general office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple demands effectively.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and achieve results with minimal oversight.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, faculty, students, business leaders, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to gain trust and respect through accountability and results-oriented performance.
• Active participation in discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
• Commitment to process improvement and innovation.
• Understanding of individual contributions within the broader university mission.
• Professionalism, transparency, honesty, and clear communication.
• Dedication to accuracy, preparation, timeliness, and quality work.
• Openness, flexibility, and commitment to fostering a welcoming environment.
• Strong personal accountability and resource management skills.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, reach, and use repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, or bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 20 pounds. This position requires close vision. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an environmentally controlled office environment. Evening and weekend hours are required several times throughout the year. Extensive travel throughout Ohio, with some out-of-state travel, is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Tuition benefit to employee, spouse or domestic partner and dependents
• Accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 days paid sick time
• 12 paid holidays plus bonus days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner
• Life Insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• and much more

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University's achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/5430897/coordinator-advantage-partnership-program