Job Details

Student Service Counselor

Position Number: 7088162
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Student Service Counselor

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $17.56 - $19.19 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Enrollment Management
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01568
Department: Enrollment Management
Closing: Continuous

Summary

Provides counseling, guidance, referrals, assistance and information to University students, parents, staff and other University offices in response to requests and inquiries. Performs research and maintains general and financial records. May serve as lead or primary processor for certain services.

Essential Functions

Provides counsel, assistance, referrals and guidance to prospective students, enrolled students, veterans, parents, University staff or other interested third parties on procedures for various matters that may impact the inquiring party, including housing, applications, transcripts, thesis requirements, financial aid and other issues.
Loads, coordinates, maintains and may evaluate records, procedures and other documentation. May process financial or other transactions.
Coordinates workflow and activities of student workers and temporary staff in office.
May coordinate with Disability Services for special needs.
Provides telephone and other general office support, including screening calls, scheduling meetings and processing forms.
May represent department at various University events.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

Six months related experience required

The following Education is required:

High school diploma or GED required

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Knowledge of computer skills, such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
Ability to query, run reports and modify data in financial systems
Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
Ability to draft office correspondence

Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 1, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must befully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5311240/student-service-counselor

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