Coordinator, Admissions and Recruitment
Salary: $42,055.00 - $56,794.00 Annually Location: Youngstown, Ohio Job Type: Professional Administrative Job Number: 202600075 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Dean Cliffe College of Creative Arts Opening Date: 03/23/2026 Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Professional Administrative Staff (APAS) Salary Grade: A4 Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Description Provides leadership in the colleges undergraduate and graduate admissions and recruitment efforts. Collaborates with university and college constituents to develop recruitment strategies and activities to attract an academically motivated and creatively talented applicant pool and student population. Provides regular reports, assesses effectiveness of current recruitment strategies, and develops new processes to improve recruiting efforts, as necessary. Utilizes systems that will enhance admissions and recruitment. Assists in the development of recruitment communication materials.
Summary of Position Works with constituents to develop and implement a recruitment plan that uses a variety of communication tools and outreach efforts. Collects, analyzes, and disseminates all pertinent data and information, including data and reports generated from CRMRecruit. Recommend recruitment strategies for specific market segments, target groups and prospective students to appropriate departments. Reports on the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and progression toward goals.
Collaborates with college departments and staff to develop an admissions and recruitment marketing plan that utilizes a variety of communication tools and outreach efforts. Serves on the colleges strategic communications team and assists with developing content for all advertising directed at prospective students. Prepares materials and attends community events (i.e. Youngstown Symphony, Art Exhibitions, Theater Productions) aligned with the college programs to increase public awareness and answer questions.
Manages all front-end admissions procedures, including coordinating prospective student visits; organizes and manages the scheduling and coordination of special events that serve recruitment. Supports constituents with backend admissions procedures. Corresponds consistently with prospective and admitted students in support of successful matriculation.
Works with the YSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship, YSU Foundation, and college departments to coordinate scholarship awards, including tracking eligibility, account balances, and communication with recipients. Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the colleges degree programs and university admissions processes. Advises and counsels prospective students about YSU admissions policies/procedures and the colleges programs of study. Communicates with parents. Serves as a visible member of the university and college in order to manage long-range applicant pools, including college representation at campus-wide admissions events, college fairs, visits to secondary schools, and other appropriate related activities.
Other Functions and Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule Typically, Monday through Friday. Must be able to travel, occasionally overnight, and work nights and weekends as needed and determined by recruitment opportunities and programs.
Supervision Exercised May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to Dean, Sokolov Honors College and Associate Provost, Experiential Learning and Engagement
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
() Developed after employment.*
Minimum Qualifications At least a bachelors degree and one year of experience working in higher education or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree and at least two years of professional experience in recruitment, admissions, or academic services in an institution of higher education and/or a relevant higher education administrative setting, such as a college of fine arts or admissions with increasing administrative leadership and responsibilities.
Physical Requirements In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Benefits At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Application Questions
Do you have at least a bachelors degree and one year of experience working in higher education or a related field?
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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