Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

🇺🇸 Kent, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $47K - $53K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ October 24th, 2026

Higher Ed CRM Recruitment

Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator for its Masters Program (MSN) unit on the Kent campus. The role recruits prospective students for the college and coordinates its retention and outreach activities, working closely with college leadership and the Admissions Office. The coordinator reports to a designated supervisor.

Highlights

Develop and carry out recruitment, retention, and outreach strategies with college staff and leadership, aimed at a specific population of students and tied to short- and long-term goals.
Lead the planning and execution of college recruitment, retention, and outreach events and support the college’s participation in university activities, with possible project-management and administrative duties for workshops and camps.
Assist the strategic communications, marketing, and external affairs team in producing student recruiting and outreach materials.
Track and analyze student data in the university’s CRM systems, and manage prospective student tours and visits and engagement with area middle and high schools.
Partner with the Admissions Office and other university departments to maximize recruitment results, and possibly support graduate and international student recruiting; may supervise student employees and interns.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of relevant experience, with a flexible schedule and the ability to travel.
Strong written and interpersonal communication, project management, and relationship-building skills, plus knowledge of admission criteria, FERPA, and university administrative policies.
Experience working with students and knowledge of recruitment, retention, and outreach best practices are preferred.
Salary range of $46,977 to $53,379.