Existing employer? Sign in
Ohio State University
PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Columbus, Ohio
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$20 - $26
per Hour
💻
Enrollment
🗓️
August 26th, 2026
PharmD
Admissions
Recruitment
Edtech.com's Summary
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy seeks a PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Specialist to lead recruitment strategy, admissions events, and applicant communications for the PharmD program, while overseeing the PharmD Student Ambassador Program.
Highlights
- Plan admissions and yield events (overviews, workshops, calling/postcard campaigns) and manage PharmD interview days
- Conduct initial application review, move applicants through the recruitment pipeline, and liaise with the faculty Admissions Committee
- Oversee ~3 student ambassador coordinators and ~35 student admissions ambassadors
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in higher education with student supervision experience
- Preferred: Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or related field
- Pay: $20.24-$26.44 per hour
- Location: Hybrid at Parks Hall, Columbus, OH
PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Specialist Full Description
Job Title: PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
Department: Pharmacy | Professional Studies
Under the leadership of the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Admissions, the PharmD Admissions Recruiter represents The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy through daily interactions and communications with prospective and newly matriculated students, as well as provides support throughout the application and admissions process. The PharmD Admissions Recruiter creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective students through events, referrals, online and print communications, and outreach to pharmacy professionals and organizations. The PharmD Admissions Recruiter will be responsible for planning admissions and yield events which may include but are not limited to PharmD overviews, application workshops, calling campaigns, postcard campaigns, and university-sponsored and off-campus events which will require travel. The PharmD Admissions Recruiter is responsible for scheduling and planning PharmD interview days and plays a critical role in the day-of management of these events.
This position works closely with the faculty-composed Admissions Committee, communicating admissions information, garnering recruitment event support, and acting as a liaison between candidates and the committee's decisions. This role conducts initial application review; moves applicants through the recruitment pipeline; and communicates admission decisions. This position oversees the PharmD Student Ambassador Program, including the management of approximately 3 PharmD student ambassador coordinators; and facilitates the recruitment, selection, and activities of ~35 student admissions ambassadors. This position supports various initiatives and programs within the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years working within higher education; experience working with graduate or professional students; student supervision experience; experience developing and implementing best practices in recruitment and admissions; able to manage multiple priorities; and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel or related field.
Additional Information
The pay range for this job profile is $20.24 - $26.44 per hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
The College of Pharmacy believes in a healthy work/life balance, therefore, the work arrangement for this position is hybrid (i.e., remote and in-office), subject to change based upon the needs of the organization and as determined by College Leadership.
FUNCTION: Academic Administration
SUBFUNCTION: Graduate and Professional Admissions
CAREER BAND: Specialized
CAREER LEVEL: S2
Location: Parks Hall (0273)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Similar Jobs
Admissions Representative
Stanbridge University
🇺🇸 Irvine, California
Admissions Assistant
George Mason University
🇺🇸 Arlington, Virginia
Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant
University of Denver
🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado
Graduate Admissions Service Coordinator
Drexel University
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Admissions Advisor
Eastern Michigan University
🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Michigan
