Academic Program Services Specialist 2

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

4d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Student Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in supporting undergraduate recruitment for the College of Engineering as part of the Community, Access, Retention, and Empowerment (CARE) team. This position focuses on creating meaningful experiences for prospective students through college visits, tours, events, and interactive engagement opportunities that highlight the pathways and possibilities within engineering and related fields at Ohio State. Working collaboratively with CARE colleagues, student organizations, and campus partners, the specialist facilitates recruitment events designed to introduce students to the College of Engineering and the Knowlton School of Architecture. The role involves coordinating on- and off-campus programs that broaden awareness of career opportunities and degree options, while partnering with faculty, staff, and student organizations to deliver engaging activities that inspire future engineers. The specialist manages the planning and logistics for college overview sessions, tours, and special engagement programs, ensuring that each experience reflects the dynamic and innovative spirit of the college. The ability to connect across lines of difference to make meaningful connections with prospective students and families, and to strengthen relationships with student organizations, is essential to advance recruitment priorities and fosters an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Additional responsibilities include collecting and maintaining data for all recruitment events, preparing program summary reports, and conducting volunteer training for students who assist with tours and events. The specialist also provides support for other CARE initiatives as needed, contributing to the team’s mission of fostering access and empowerment for future engineering students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable presenting in-person and virtually
Experience in MS Office required, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient using systems such as Zoom, Qualtrics, etc.
2 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Background or experience in STEM
Experience in higher education outreach, recruitment, student services
Knowledge of higher education administration, recruitment and admissions trends, practices and principles experience in working with volunteers and/or student organizations
Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate shifting priorities efficiently.
This student-facing role requires some evening and weekend commitments, as well as travel.
Due to the nature of the position and the significant interaction with students, faculty, staff, and the public, a fully remote or hybrid schedule is limited.

Responsibilities

Creating meaningful experiences for prospective students through college visits, tours, events, and interactive engagement opportunities
Coordinating on- and off-campus programs that broaden awareness of career opportunities and degree options
Partnering with faculty, staff, and student organizations to deliver engaging activities that inspire future engineers
Managing the planning and logistics for college overview sessions, tours, and special engagement programs
Collecting and maintaining data for all recruitment events
Preparing program summary reports
Conducting volunteer training for students who assist with tours and events
Providing support for other CARE initiatives as needed

Benefits

Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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