- Kent Campus - Kent
- Staff/Unclassified
- Closing on: Oct 9 2026
- 989682
- 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
Provides strategic direction and oversight to admission counselors while leading efforts to recruit students interested in the Honors experience at Kent State University. 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 enrollment goals of the institution. Reports to Director of Recruitment in the Admissions office. This position will be in-person located on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable
None.
Examples of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following
Work directly with the Director of Recruitment on goal setting, strategic action plans and yield strategies to include providing advice on short-term and long-term strategic planning activities and financial and human resource allocations.
Develop and implement an annual recruitment plan for responsible recruitment territories consistent with the university’s enrollment plan.
Model and utilize best practices of inclusive staff hiring and development, setting priorities, and daily long-term interactions with colleagues at the university and beyond.
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.
Serve as a territory manager for an assigned recruitment territory.
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.
Provide and analyze information for management purposes by producing reports as needed utilizing familiarity with student databases and using query tools.
Provide direct supervision of unclassified staff.
Serve on university, division, and department committees as appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable
Not applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education or related field. Four years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions.
License/Certification
Not applicable.
Knowledge Of
Integrated systems and software (i.e., CRM software and MS Office Suite) *
Fiscal management
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Territory management
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
None.
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.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.