Senior Recruitment and Engagement Specialist

The Senior Recruitment and Engagement Specialist will design, scale, and manage recruitment and engagement initiatives for the John Glenn College of Public Affairs to recruit, enroll, and retain graduate and undergraduate students. Responsibilities Independently implement and evaluate comprehensive recruitment strategies to increase applications and enrollment for undergraduate and graduate programs. Coordinate complex, large‑scale outreach initiatives, including coordinated high school, college, and community college engagement. Represent the Glenn College at on‑campus, virtual, and off‑campus recruitment events; travel may include in‑state and out‑of‑state engagements such as graduate school fairs and collaborative yield trips. Contribute to recruitment strategies for new and evolving academic offerings and create targeted, data‑informed plans for new student recruitment initiatives. Cultivate relationships with recruitment stakeholders—including high school guidance counselors, teachers, and university recruitment staff—to build pipelines to high school student populations. Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and families, delivering complex and sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism. Primary coordinator for recruitment, admissions, and programmatic operations of high‑impact initiatives such as the John Glenn Learning Community and NextGen Glenn initiatives for high‑school students. Collaborate with the Office of Residence Life to deliver a slate of student programs related to policy, leadership, and service. Administer established civic engagement and leadership initiatives, provide guidance and mentoring for Glenn College student organizations, and independently teach Public Affairs 2160: Exploring Public Affairs on an annual basis. Manage efforts to recruit existing Ohio State students into Glenn College programs—including second majors, minors, graduate minors, certificates, and internship programs. Collaborate with Advancement and internal partners to execute coordinated communications, including social media strategies, newsletters, and targeted recruitment campaigns that support enrollment objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 4 years of experience recruiting and student engagement in an academic setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in public administration, higher education, or a related field. 4–8 years of experience in recruitment, enrollment management, student engagement, or a closely related field. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 office suite and Salesforce CRM. Work Environment The position primarily follows an in‑person work model, typically requiring 3–5 days per week in the office. Some flexibility may be available based on role and team needs. The role may require local and out‑of‑state travel, as well as evening and weekend work, as needed. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $55,700–$72,700, determined by internal equity, budget, and the candidate’s education and experience. Benefits include health, retirement, tuition assistance, and vacation in accordance with Ohio State standard packages. Position type: Regular. Scheduled hours: 40 per week. Shift: First Shift. Additional Information Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed