Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Strategy

Kent State University; Young Township (PA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH, seeks a Director of Recruitment to lead domestic recruitment operations and the enrollment plan. This in-person role partners with the Admissions Office and university units to execute strategic recruitment initiatives across undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult student populations.

The Director will oversee recruitment teams, manage data-driven strategies, travel to campuses and events, and provide leadership for a transformative student experience from

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions and/or enrollment management.
• Proficiency with CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual undergraduate recruitment plan aligned with the university's enrollment plan.
• Lead and supervise recruitment teams across the Office of Admissions.
• Analyze data to assess recruitment strategies and inform improvements.
• Coordinate with communications to create annual marketing plans.
• Travel frequently to campuses and events to recruit students.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytics

Project management

Travel readiness

Admissions experience

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kent State University in Kent, OH, seeks a Director of Recruitment to lead domestic recruitment operations and the enrollment plan. This in-person role partners with the Admissions Office and university units to execute strategic recruitment initiatives across undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult student populations.

The Director will oversee recruitment teams, manage data-driven strategies, travel to campuses and events, and provide leadership for a transformative student experience from