Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH is seeking a Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator to enhance campus recruitment efforts and coordinate outreach activities across programs.

The role reports to a designated supervisor and involves collaboration with college staff, developing strategies to recruit and retain students, managing CRM data, coordinating events, and supporting tours and outreach initiatives regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least two years’ experience.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with college staff to develop recruitment, retention, and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate and implement recruitment activities for targeted student populations.
• Manage student tours/visits and engage area middle/high schools.
• Support communications and marketing efforts for recruiting materials.
• Analyze student data in university CRM systems.
• Supervise student employees and interns.
• Participate in departmental and university committees.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP system

Database skills

Job description

Job Title:

Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$46,977 - $53,379

Basic Function:

Recruit students for a college or large academic unit. Coordinates retention and outreach activities. Reports to designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

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

Collaborate with college staff and leadership to develop, coordinate, and implement recruitment, retention, and outreach strategies for a specific population of students.

Execute recruitment, retention, and outreach strategies effectively to meet short- and long- term goals.

Lead the implementation and execution of college recruitment, retention, and outreach events and support college participation in University activities.

May serve as project manager and administrative support for workshops, camps, etc.

Assist the strategic communications, marketing and external affairs team in the production of student recruiting and outreach materials.

May access, analyze, and track student data in University CRM systems.

May manage prospective student tours/visits, and coordinate strategic engagement opportunities with area middle and high schools.

Collaborate with various University departments including the Admissions Office to maximize the results of student recruitment.

May supervise student employees and interns.

May support graduate and international student recruiting, retention, and outreach efforts within the college.

Participate in department, division, and University special projects as required.

Serve on various departmental, divisional, and University committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; minimum of two years’ relevant experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with the ability to travel.

Knowledge Of:

• Personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite including database, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, e-mail; ERP application) *


• College/university administrative policies and procedures *


• Various curricula, admission criteria, FERPA, immigration, and policies affecting students *

Skill In:

• Written and interpersonal communication *


• Project management *


• Developing positive and collaborative relationships *

Ability To:

• Demonstrate leadership skills *


• Learn and understand the curriculum and degree programs * Promote and communicate about college programs to students and families*


• Manage projects *


• Develop and implement plans *


• Work independently and as an effective change agent *


• Work a flexible schedule with the ability to travel *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Experience working with students


• Knowledge of recruitment, retention, and outreach best practices

Assessments:

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

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

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.

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.

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.