Associate Director Student Recruitment, College of Engineering & Applied Science

About the role

Provide leadership for the administrative and operational activities related to graduate student recruitment and admissions in the Graduate Studies Office (GSO) of the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science. Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, programs and events targeting prospective graduate students as well as current and potential Industry partners.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC is a Carnegie 1 institution with the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science houses the most extensive mandatory co-op program in the nation, with 8 departments offering 16 ABET-accredited degree programs and strategic industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction of a student recruitment office or center with primary responsibilities for day-to-day operations and administrative management; implement program initiatives, answer questions and resolve complex issues; recommend alternative guidelines when applicable.
• Maintain and stay abreast of trends in recruiting and changes in academic programs.
• Assist with development of long-range plans and strategies to achieve unit, department and university goals for areas of responsibility; monitor and achieve established goals.
• Recommend, implement, and interpret internal rules, policies, procedures, controls, and manage processes to advance service levels; develop and implement responsive service programs.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Associate Dean; consult with Associate Dean and GSO staff on major policy changes affecting other departments; authority to grant exceptions; serve on various university, division and departmental committees; represent the department at various state and national associations; represent the college and university to various internal and external constituents.
• Serve as the college resource to students on university services and programs; explain and interpret college/program policies, procedures, and academic requirements.
• Compile data required for internal and external reports and assessments; interpret and disseminate information, provide advice, assist in development of recruitment and promotional materials, deliver presentations, conduct workshops, ensure that all programs and services comply with university, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with departments/units regarding recruitment efforts that enrich the student experience.
• Maintain working relationships with Department Heads, Departmental Graduate Program Directors, and regional industrial partners.
• Apply familiarity with marketing and outreach strategies, including digital, web, and social media channels, that support student recruitment and engagement.
• Travel during key recruitment periods and work evenings, weekends, and beyond a traditional work week as needed to effectively perform responsibilities.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certifications: Valid Driver's License
• Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience, including supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (considered an additional qualification)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting — Continuously
• Hearing, listening — Often
• Talking — Often
• Standing — Often
• Bending — Often
• Lifting up to 20 pounds — Often
• Lifting up to 50 pounds — Seldom
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) — Not Required
• Walking — Not Required
• Stooping — Not Required
• Climbing stairs/ladders — Not Required
• Kneeling, squatting — Not Required
• Crouching — Not Required
• Crawling — Not Required
• Reaching overhead — Not Required
• Pulling, pushing — Not Required
• Shoveling — Not Required
• Lifting over 50 pounds — Not Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: Covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP); UC contributes 14–18% of your salary based on position. Employees do not contribute to Social Security (except Medicare).
• Real Work-Life Balance: Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays plus additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Requisition ID: 103690