Associate Director, Strategic Recruitment

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University invites applications for an Associate Director, Strategic Recruitment to lead honors-student recruitment on the Kent Campus. The role sets strategic direction for admission counselors, develops an annual recruitment plan, and guides outreach with College of Honors and Global Education to support enrollment goals.

The position partners with university marketing on messaging, oversees visit programs, travels for recruitment activities, and supervises unclassified staff as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field is required.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions.

Responsibilities

• Directs admission counselors and shapes recruitment strategy for honors experience.
• Builds an annual recruitment plan for an assigned territory aligned with enrollment goals.
• Partners with the College of Honors and Global Education and enrollment management on yield strategies.
• Creates recruitment messaging with university marketing and communications through direct mail, email, and social media.
• Oversees on-campus and off-campus visit programs and events for honors applicants.
• Travels for recruitment activities and speaks to groups on and off campus.
• Supervises unclassified staff.

Skills

Strategic recruitment

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Event management

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Job description

Kent State University is hiring an Associate Director, Strategic Recruitment to lead honors-student recruitment efforts on the Kent Campus. The role sets strategic direction for admission counselors, builds an annual recruitment plan, and manages an assigned recruitment territory. It also partners with the College of Honors and Global Education and university marketing on outreach, yield, and enrollment initiatives for honors applicants.

Highlights

• Directs admission counselors and shapes recruitment strategy for Kent State's Honors experience
• Builds an annual recruitment plan for an assigned territory aligned with the university's enrollment goals
• Partners with the College of Honors and Global Education and enrollment management on yield strategies
• Creates recruitment messaging with university marketing and communications through direct mail, email, and social media
• Oversees on-campus and off-campus visit programs and events for honors applicants
• Travels for recruitment activities and speaks to groups on and off campus
• Supervises unclassified staff
• Calls for a master's degree in higher education or a related field
• Draws on four years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions
• Pays an annual salary between $67,706 and $81,392