Senior Regional Recruitment Manager

OACAC: Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Senior Regional Recruitment Manager to design and execute territory strategies, manage outreach and travel, and represent the university at high-impact events. You will build relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners while guiding holistic reviews and admission decisions.

The role leverages advanced data analysis to refine recruitment strategies, mentoring colleagues and supporting student staff to drive enrollment in a fast-paced

Responsibilities

• Recruits, evaluates, and participates in the selection of candidates for University admission.
• Coordinates with all internal departments, external organizations, and individuals involved in the admissions process.
• Advises applicants and parents about educational planning.
• Ensures the effective and compliant processing of student applications.
• Provides leadership to projects or initiatives.
• May have a limited number of direct reports.

Job description

About The Role

As a senior leader within the regional recruitment structure, the SR RRM will independently design and execute territory specific strategies, manage complex outreach and travel plans, and represent Ohio University at high impact events. The position will cultivate strong, lasting relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community partners, translating institutional strengths into compelling, student centered messaging. In addition to conducting holistic application review and contributing to admission decisions, the position will navigate nuanced applicant scenarios with confidence and help ensure consistency and quality across the review process.

About The Role

As a senior leader within the regional recruitment structure, the SR RRM will independently design and execute territory specific strategies, manage complex outreach and travel plans, and represent Ohio University at high impact events. The position will cultivate strong, lasting relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community partners, translating institutional strengths into compelling, student centered messaging. In addition to conducting holistic application review and contributing to admission decisions, the position will navigate nuanced applicant scenarios with confidence and help ensure consistency and quality across the review process.

The Senior Regional Recruitment Manager uses advanced data analysis to refine recruitment strategies, leads or contributes to major office initiatives, and serves as a resource to colleagues by mentoring new staff and supporting student employees. This role is ideal for a seasoned admissions professional who thrives in a fast paced, independent environment, enjoys balancing strategy with hands on engagement, and is motivated to make a measurable impact on OHIO’s enrollment success.

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

• Recruits, evaluates, and participates in the selection of candidates for University admission.
• Coordinates with all internal departments, external organizations, and individuals involved in the admissions process.
• Advises applicants and parents about educational planning.
• Ensures the effective and compliant processing of student applications.
• Provides leadership to projects or initiatives.
• May have a limited number of direct reports.

Salary: $51,281.00-$85,325.00

Requirements

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