Arts & Sciences Lead – Data-Driven Outreach

Assistant Director of Recruitment (Arts & Sciences)

Ohio University is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven professional to serve as an Assistant Director of Recruitment within an assigned academic unit on behalf of Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to the Director of Outreach and Recruitment and based in the college student services area, this role collaborates closely with academic, admissions, and enrollment marketing colleagues to develop and deliver recruitment strategies that connect prospective students with meaningful academic pathways.

Through a blend of data-informed strategy, personalized engagement, and strong campus partnerships, this position plays a key role in shaping enrollment outcomes.

• Design and deliver high-impact experiences for prospective students and families from individualized outreach to large scale visit programs and signature events.
• Collaborate with faculty, student services, admissions, and marketing colleagues to translate academic strengths into compelling student-centered messaging.
• Leverage recruitment and enrollment data to continuously refine strategies, contribute to marketing and outreach efforts, and help drive results.
• Recruit, evaluate, and participate in the selection of candidates for university admission.
• Coordinate with all internal departments, external organizations, and individuals involved in the admissions process.
• Advise applicants and parents about educational planning.
• Ensure effective and compliant processing of student applications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in college admissions, academic advising in higher education, college student personnel, or counseling or teaching in secondary schools.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Data analysis experience.
• Ability to represent Ohio University in a professional and positive manner and abide by the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
• Ability to travel independently, including overnight and internationally.
• Pass background checks, university judiciary review, and regular driving history audits.

• Provides mentorship and guidance to team.
• Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

• May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

• Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

• Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

• Collaborates with team members and external departments.
• May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Primarily desk-based with extensive use of desktop computers.
• Significant travel required, including some overnights and weekends within assigned territory.
• Travel to Ohio University for training, on-campus events, and collaboration with admissions staff and university colleagues also expected.

The position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life; winter break closure; paid holidays; educational benefits for you and eligible dependents; sick leave; vacation; and retirement.

Additional benefits include tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, wellness programs, and an employee assistance program.

• Pay Grade: 16
• Pay Range: $44,592.00 - $74,196.00
• Job Category:
  Administrative, at-will appointment, full-time regular
• Job Family:
  Enrollment Services;
  Job Sub Family:
  University Admissions & Recruitment;
  Job Level: IC3;
  Job Open…