Undergrad Programs Lead: Recruitment & Student Success

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Undergraduate Program Manager (Academic Program Services Specialist 2) in Columbus, Ohio. The role leads undergraduate recruitment, student engagement, and student success initiatives across ACEL and affiliated campuses, coordinating events, scholarships, and transitions from regional campuses to the Columbus campus.

You will work with faculty, advisors, and external partners to attract future students and support current students through graduation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in student recruitment, admissions, student services, or related fields.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, programs, and events simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard office and communication technologies.
• Ability to travel within Ohio and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate recruitment efforts for Agricultural Communication, Agriscience Education, and Community Leadership.
• Represent the department at CFAES and university recruitment events and career fairs.
• Coordinate prospective student visits and inform outreach strategies with recruitment content.
• Support student engagement, retention, and success initiatives across campuses.
• Coordinate transition programs for students moving to the Columbus campus and regional campuses.
• Manage scholarship processes, committee support, and student recognition activities.
• Monitor enrollment data and support program assessment and annual reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Salesforce

Slate

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Undergraduate Program Manager (Academic Program Services Specialist 2) in Columbus, Ohio. The role leads undergraduate recruitment, student engagement, and student success initiatives across ACEL and affiliated campuses, coordinating events, scholarships, and transitions from regional campuses to the Columbus campus.

You will work with faculty, advisors, and external partners to attract future students and support current students through graduation,