Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

3d•$64,900 - $84,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director for Student Success, the Assistant Director provides leadership direction and coordination and maintains a high level of excellence and professionalism in prospective student services and undergraduate and PharmD recruitment in the College of Pharmacy (COP). Develops and implements recruitment goals and strategies regarding new first-year, transfer/transition/campus change students in the BSPS and PharmD programs. Collaborates with senior leaders in COP to formulate and implement a strategic enrollment plan. Provides creative visionary leadership for and implementation of the continued enhancement of short and long-term outreach and recruitment programs and activities to support college and university enrollment goals. Represents the COP as liaison to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions. Develops market leads and/or coordinates on- and off-campus visits and events activities and recruitment programs. Serves as the primary resource person for information and responds to inquiries to the COP regarding admissions policies and procedures. Coordinates and/or collaborates on recruitment and outreach efforts with OSU's regional campuses and develops new relationships with community colleges and other undergraduate institutions. Assists with COP pre-college outreach programming efforts. Participates in and represents COP at on and off-campus university recruitment events. Provides data and produces reports related to recruitment yield and admissions. Collaborates with COP Office of Marketing and Communications in developing promotional items/materials and marketing/advertising strategies displays campaigns and promotional programs using print/ digital media/websites/etc. and social media. Responsible for budget development and oversight related to scope of responsibilities. Assists in developing/ implementing strategies to utilize scholarship awards to enhance recruitment priorities of COP. Responsible for maintaining excellence of the high-profile COP Student Ambassador Team program involving selection, orientation, and on-going training and development. Provides supervision and oversight of the prospective student services team consisting of two Recruiting Specialists and Student Ambassador Coordinators. Serves as advisor to or serves on college and student-related committees and participates in student affairs-related activities. Attends university and regional meetings, professional conferences and professional development workshops. Engages in and contributes to the array of programs and services of the COP Student Success Office. Manages student enrollment services, including oversight of the First-Generation Specialist and the College Registrar, who provide assistance with financial aid and support services for new and returning undergraduate and professional students. This oversight ensures continuity of support from applicants to matriculated students within the College of Pharmacy. Additional enrollment services within the Assistant Director’s purview include special programming for first-generation students, scholarship awarding, and class registration. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
At least five years of managerial and administration experience
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong time management skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
Experience in admissions
Experience working with a graduate or professional program

Responsibilities

Provides leadership direction and coordination in prospective student services and undergraduate and PharmD recruitment.
Develops and implements recruitment goals and strategies for new first-year, transfer/transition/campus change students in BSPS and PharmD programs.
Collaborates with senior leaders to formulate and implement a strategic enrollment plan.
Provides leadership for outreach and recruitment programs and activities.
Represents the College of Pharmacy as liaison to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.
Develops market leads and coordinates on- and off-campus visits, events, and recruitment programs.
Serves as the primary resource person for admissions policies and procedures.
Coordinates and/or collaborates on recruitment and outreach efforts with OSU's regional campuses and develops relationships with community colleges and other undergraduate institutions.
Assists with pre-college outreach programming efforts.
Participates in and represents the College of Pharmacy at university recruitment events.
Provides data and produces reports related to recruitment yield and admissions.
Collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications in developing promotional materials and marketing strategies.
Responsible for budget development and oversight.
Assists in developing/implementing strategies to utilize scholarship awards for recruitment.
Responsible for maintaining the COP Student Ambassador Team program.
Provides supervision and oversight of the prospective student services team.
Serves as advisor to or serves on college and student-related committees.
Attends university and regional meetings, professional conferences, and professional development workshops.
Engages in and contributes to the programs and services of the COP Student Success Office.
Manages student enrollment services, including oversight of the First-Generation Specialist and the College Registrar.
Oversees special programming for first-generation students, scholarship awarding, and class registration.
Performs other duties as assigned.