Central State University
Administration/Managerment

Recruitment Specialist

Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$42,000

About the role

Recruitment Specialist

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Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number 0801785
Classification Title Recruitment Specialist
Working Title
Department Enrollment Management
Department Contact Email [email protected]
Job Summary/Basic Function Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manages a recruitment territory- including travel, literature drop offs, college fairs (in person and virtual), information sessions, high school visits, electronic outreach, scholarship award and signing ceremonies, etc.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with students, parents, and high school counselors and principals in assigned territory. This includes in person and electronic communications with a specific focus on assigned target high schools, community colleges and S.T.E.A.M. populations.
  • Give presentations (virtually or in person both on and off campus) to prospective K-8, high school and community college groups.
  • Tracks all interactions with prospective students in CRM and Banner such as phone-a-thons, missing documents or “seal the deal” calls to be included in daily activity report.
  • Counsels ineligible students on educational alternatives and explains negative admission decisions.
  • Updates student records upon request such as address, phone number, email, etc.
  • Develops and maintains an up-to-date understanding of Central State University’s academic programs, curriculum, and degree requirements, including program-to-program and general articulation agreements.
  • Adheres to university recruiting and admission guidelines and standards and adheres to provisions set forth in the National Association of College Admission Counseling Standards and Principles of Good Practice.
  • Collaborates with access partners and educators to track students through the application and enrollment process, including, as needed, updates on applicant status and guidance regarding fees, housing, financial aid, health records and new student orientation.
  • Provides incoming students with enrollment services including recruiting, scholarship information, basic financial aid counseling, and appropriate service referrals.
  • Implements and assists with specific diversity initiatives that enhance the recruitment, and retention of students including outreach events activities to increase diversity recruitment. Performs guided tours and provides assistance with all on campus tours on an as-needed basis especially if student or group is in the assigned territory.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments on events, programs, or recruitment as needed. Perform other related admissions/recruitment duties as assigned.
  • This position requires extensive travel to the community colleges, school districts, and college access organizations. Office arrangements may be based on successful applicants’ locations and demands of the University/communities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Must be able to travel at night, weekends frequently, in Ohio, US, and abroad
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Familiarity with Ohio Transfer Module and associated practices
  • Familiarity with S.T.E.A.M. and experience with working with students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds
Posting Date 06/23/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt)
Budgeted Annual Salary $42,000

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