Job Title:

Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $46,283 - $55,000

Basic Function:

Responsible for representing Kent State University to prospective graduate students, and school/community contacts. Help execute and be an active part of fulfilling the graduate recruitment components of the recruitment plan in coordination with academic college partners.  Responsible for planning and implementing recruitment activities including visits at designated colleges and universities, attending graduate college fairs, and individual meetings. Provide support and guidance to prospective students from inquiry through enrollment. Reports to Director, National Recruitment in Admissions.  

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

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

Serve as primary point of contact for graduate prospective students from first inquiry through enrollment. Provide responses to inquiries and engage in strategic outreach at each stage of a student's progression through the enrollment process. 

Work directly with departmental leadership on goal setting, strategic action plans and yield strategies to include providing advice on short-term and long-term strategic planning activities and recruitment goals. 

Work with academic departments to help them achieve their programs’ recruitment goals. 

Participate in recruitment activities including information sessions, webinars, and other events. 

Coordinate recruitment for prospective graduate students, including setting up tours and events; facilitate connections between prospective students and individual academic units. 

Consult with prospective students on degree options. 

Collaborate with various university departments and initiatives (i.e. Student Success Programs, Division of People, Culture and Belonging, Academic Engagement and Degree Completion, etc.) to maximize the results of graduate student recruitment. 

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant field and two years' progressively responsible experience in admissions. 

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

Academic programs 
Effective recruitment strategies and techniques 
Effective execution of a CRM system to support enrollment goals 
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act 

Skill In:

Work closely with and demonstrate sensitivity to individuals with diverse backgrounds 
Support the goals and initiatives of the director 
Stay current with changing Kent State Admissions policies and procedures 
Provide academic counseling 
Stay current with ongoing and emerging trends nationwide regarding graduate enrollment 
Work with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly peers, other departments, and students 

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

 

Assessments:

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

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

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.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.