Admissions Counselor

The Cleveland Institute of Art invites applicants for the role of our full-time Admissions Counselor. This position plays a direct role in recruiting prospective students who wish to pursue an education at The Cleveland Institute of Art by disseminating information to student and their parents, high school teachers and guidance counselors. The information is related to the admissions process at CIA including portfolio preparation and other admissions requirements, Financial Aid, and scholarship opportunities and is given at Portfolio Days, Open Houses, College fairs, High School visits and other CIA events.

A successful candidate will need experience in recruiting prospective students. This means participating in various activities such as visiting high schools and participating in college nights/fairs, and portfolio days as assigned conduct presentations and personal interviews with prospective students. Participate in on-campus visitation programming; Review applications for admissions: Respond by mail, e-mail, phone, etc. to prospective student question; coordinate additional projects and program responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. While direct experience in art and/or in the admissions profession is highly desirable, it is not required. Must possess demonstrated knowledge of or ability to learn state and federal laws and ethical principles as outlined by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; vacation, sick, and personal time accrual, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

About Cia

CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees’ collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students’ success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland’s University Circle, one of the country’s most unique cultural centers – recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.edu