Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, Admissions

• Kent Campus - Kent

• Staff/Unclassified

• Closing on: Oct 30 2026

• 988032
• Admissions Office - Kent Campus [100471]

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Job Title:

Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, Admissions

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$125,000 - $135,000

Basic Function:

Responsible for the leadership, oversight, and management of the Office of Admissions and all of its functions. Partners closely with deans, faculty, and staff to determine and enact policies and strategies that will realize the university’s ambitious enrollment goals. Serves as a representative for the university’s mission by presenting an attractive vision to potential students; enhancing the admissions process for those candidates; and helping to assure a rewarding experience for students who enroll. Works closely with the campus community and the regional campuses to build effective relationships and communicate about and garner support for the goals of the Office of Admissions. Reports to Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership in the planning, development, and administration of the Admissions department in a manner consistent with the mission of Kent State University.

In collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, deans, faculty, and staff, develop, implement, and promote a yearly admissions plan that will achieve university enrollment goals.

Further a data-informed culture to shape strategic directions and make appropriate adjustments to an integrated admissions plan; regularly assess accuracy and effectiveness of recruitment activities and make appropriate adjustments so as to lead an effort that is proactive, strategic, and responsive to the changing needs of students.

Coordinate the design and implementation of recruitment materials to prospective undergraduate and graduate students, expanding the university’s ability to attract, select and enroll an increasingly talented and diverse student body.

Provide regular reports, data analyses, and evaluation tools to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the colleges, the division, and other designated persons/units.

Work collaboratively and strategically with other units within the Division of Enrollment Management, particularly with the Office of Student Financial Aid; enhance working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Administer academic policy and university regulations that govern the process of recruitment and enrollment of students.

Lead a transparent and forward-looking budgeting process that projects clear outcomes for expenditures and evaluates achievements in the context of an environment in which strategic use of resources is important.

Stay current with issues and policies pertaining to the achievement of a diverse student body and play a leadership role in assisting the university in reaching its goals.

Provide supervision of unclassified and classified staff; oversee personnel administration and professional development.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field. Seven years’ experience in the management of admissions operations within higher education.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Enrollment Management and student recruitment strategies

Strategic planning

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Negotiating and co laborating across campus departments including financial aid, academic units, marketing, athletics, and university leadership to align enro lment goals with institutional priorities

Recruiting, training, and retaining a multi-tiered staff (from entry-level recruiters to directors), preventing burnout during peak seasons, and cultivating an inclusive team culture

Restructuring teams, streamlining high-volume processing systems (CRMs, application reviews), and guiding staff through policy or technological transitions without disrupting operations

Ability To:

Read team dynamics, manage staff anxiety during high-stress cycles, and pivot strategies smoothly when external forces (such as demographic shifts, legislative changes, or economic di…