Kent Campus - Kent
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Closing on: Sep 27 2026
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Admissions Office - Kent Campus [100471]

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Job Title

Associate Director, Strategic Recruitment

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$67,706 - $81,392

Basic Function

Lead strategic recruitment initiatives focused primarily on those students interested in the Honors experience at Kent State University. Promote the Honors experience to prospective students and aid in their admission and honors application submission and subsequent yield. Provide significant management and professional support to admitting units to ensure a transformative student experience in all recruitment efforts both on and off campus. In collaboration with colleagues in admissions, the College of Honors and Global Education, and across the university and community, develop innovative recruitment initiatives to support the goals of the enrollment goals of the institution. Reports to Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management, Admissions.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable

No Additional Basic Function

Examples of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following

Lead collaborative efforts with colleagues in the College of Honors and Global Education, admissions, and enrollment management to support the recruitment and yield of honors students.

Lead collaborative efforts with colleagues in enrollment management and university marketing and communications to create recruitment messaging via direct mail, email, and social media for honors students and their influencers.

Develop strategic plans to include outreach, recruitment, yield and assessment for specific populations; including implementing and overseeing recruitment programs for honors students, such as on campus visit events and off campus programs to attract applications and increase enrollment for these populations.

Serve as an influencer and collaborator in honors admission strategy and selection.

Serve as a territory manager for an assigned recruitment territory.

Assist associate vice president and directors in the development of goals specific to areas of oversight with a detailed assessment plan.

Build and sustain partnerships with university and community partners that focus primarily on engagement with community-based organizations, secondary school teachers, and other external partners.

Travel on behalf of the University for recruitment activities and other related events.

Speak publicly and present information to individuals and groups on and off campus.

Review applications and make admission decisions.

Manage and oversee programs and/or projects for enrollment activities on or off campus (honors recruitment plan, outreach and engagement strategic plan, recruitment plan, CRM operations).

Provide and analyze information for management purposes by producing reports as needed utilizing familiarity with student databases and using query tools.

Assist with the development, maintenance, and execution of the department’s early outreach, access, and community engagement plans regarding all campus events on or off campus.

Serve on university, division, and department committees as appropriate.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Four years of progressively responsible admissions experience.

License/Certification

None.

Knowledge Of

Standard student recruitment practices *

Skill In

Making an admission decision based on established criteria *
Planning large visit programs *
Interpreting admissions data and making recommendations *
Adhering to deadlines
Detail orientation
Verbal and written communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software
Delivering presentations *

Ability To

Maintain competency and professional currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by department *
Create recruiting strategies
Work independently in a self-directed manner
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *
Interact with a diverse group of individuals
Be results oriented *
Interact effectively as both a leader and as a member of a team and work collaboratively within and outside the department *
Work evenings and weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable

Master's degree.

Experience working in an honors college and with honors students.

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

None.

Working Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Diversity Statement

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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