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The Ohio State University invites applications for the Director of Outreach and Recruitment in the Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost of University Admissions, the Director of Outreach and Recruitment leads a team of 31 full-time staff members, as well as seasonal and student employees, in all aspects of recruitment of new first-year, transfer, and international students on the Columbus campus. The director will develop and manage recruitment strategy plans and direct and engage a talented outreach and recruitment team. The director will champion technology solutions for the area and be actively engaged in systems best practices and decisions.

The target hiring salary is $99,000 - $133,000. 

Additional details about the role can be found at https://hr.osu.edu/careers/, search for R77844. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications and interest in this role by May 29.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in undergraduate admissions, financial aid or enrollment management required. Extensive experience and success in a managerial and/or supervisory capacity; demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in a flexible and diverse organization; excellent program planning and implementation skills; knowledge of current best practices in recruitment and enrollment management; experience with current recruitment technologies; demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; excellent public speaking, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, skilled in data interpretation, compilation and report presentation; knowledge of critical issues in higher education access and recruitment.

About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a national flagship public research university focused on advancing its land-grant mission and leading the country’s higher education landscape in the areas of teaching and learning, greater access to an affordable and excellent education, research and creative expression, academic health care and operational excellence and resource stewardship. The university offers 250 undergraduate majors, specialties, and tracks, along with 290 master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs. It includes 68,000 students and 49,000 faculty and staff across the Columbus campus — located in the state capital and 14th-largest city in the country — and five regional campuses throughout Ohio. With 570,000 living alumni, a nationally recognized academic medical center, and partnerships with communities across the globe, Ohio State is consistently recognized among the most innovative and far-reaching universities in the world. Historic highs in applications, academic excellence, and diversity of students, first-year retention rates, graduation rates, donor support, research funding and more demonstrate that the university’s momentum has never been greater. What Oh...io State does matters to our state, nation, and world. The university's main campus is one of America's largest and most comprehensive. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio. 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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