Regional Recruitment Manager (Cincinnati area)

About the role

Ohio University is seeking a relationship driven professional to serve as a Regional Recruitment Manager (RRM), supporting undergraduate recruitment and enrollment goals in Southwest Ohio. This position will guide prospective students and families through the admissions process, applying strong knowledge of academic programs, policies, and student services to support informed decision making. Through strategic outreach, personalized engagement, and thoughtful territory management, the RRM plays an important role in shaping enrollment outcomes and strengthening OHIO’s presence in the region. Based in the Cincinnati area, the RRM will plan and execute recruitment activities for assigned territories, including travel, outreach, and engagement initiatives. The position will represent Ohio University at high impact events, build and maintain relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community partners, and communicate OHIO’s strengths through clear, student centered messaging. In addition to evaluating applications and contributing to admission decisions, the position will help ensure a consistent and student focused review process. This role leverages recruitment and enrollment data to refine outreach strategies, contributes to team initiatives, and collaborates closely with colleagues across Undergraduate Admissions. The Regional Recruitment Manager position is ideal for a motivated, people centered professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys balancing independent work with collaboration, and is committed to supporting students as they navigate their educational pathways. Recruits, evaluates, and participates in the selection of candidates for University admission. Coordinates with all internal departments, external organizations, and individuals involved in the admissions process. Advises applicants and parents about educational planning. Ensures the effective and compliant processing of student applications. Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process
• Apply knowledge of academic programs, policies, and student services to support informed decision making
• Conduct strategic outreach and personalized engagement
• Manage territory and plan/execute recruitment activities (travel, outreach, engagement initiatives)
• Represent Ohio University at high‑impact events
• Build and maintain relationships with students, families, school counselors, and community partners
• Communicate OHIO’s strengths through clear, student‑centered messaging
• Evaluate applications and contribute to admission decisions
• Help ensure a consistent, student‑focused review process
• Leverage recruitment and enrollment data to refine outreach strategies
• Contribute to team initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across Undergraduate Admissions
• Recruit, evaluate, and participate in the selection of candidates for University admission
• Coordinate with internal departments, external organizations, and individuals involved in the admissions process
• Advise applicants and parents about educational planning
• Ensure effective and compliant processing of student applications
• Manage and resolve complex and ambiguous issues
• Work on strategic and operational challenges requiring advanced knowledge and experience
• Often take on leadership roles in projects or initiatives

Pay

Salary: $44,592.00-$74,196.00