Kenyon College, a nationally prominent residential liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for Assistant / Senior Assistant Director of Admissions positions (title dependent on experience). These are full-time, 12-month positions in the Office of Admissions and report to senior members of the admissions leadership team.
The Assistant / Senior Assistant Director of Admissions will join a highly collaborative and student-centered enrollment division during an exciting period of innovation and strategic growth. Working from Lowell House - a newly renovated admissions center at the heart of campus - staff members participate in a deeply team-oriented environment focused on relationship-building, thoughtful recruitment, and the careful shaping of each entering class.
The successful candidates will participate fully in all phases of the recruitment and selection process. Responsibilities include managing a geographic recruitment territory; counseling and advising prospective students and families through the college search and application process; conducting interviews, presentations, and outreach programs; cultivating relationships with school counselors and community-based organizations; and evaluating applications for first-year admission.
The recruitment portfolio includes significant travel (approximately 8–10 weeks annually), along with evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the admissions cycle.
Kenyon seeks colleagues who are intellectually curious, personable, highly organized, and eager to contribute to a strong culture of collaboration and professional growth. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; careful attention to detail; and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities with energy, warmth, and professionalism.
Ideal candidates will bring an interest in emerging trends and tools shaping enrollment work, including comfort learning and utilizing new technologies, data-informed practices, and evolving communication platforms while maintaining the highly personal approach that defines Kenyon’s admissions philosophy.
An understanding of and appreciation for the mission of a residential liberal arts college are essential, including a commitment to working with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
The Office of Admissions places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and collaborative learning. Early-career professionals will find opportunities for meaningful responsibility, close partnership with experienced colleagues, and participation in a nationally respected enrollment operation.
Employment at Kenyon is contingent upon a successful background check. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must be eligible for Kenyon driver certification.
Kenyon College is a nationally recognized private liberal arts college where academic excellence is paired with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students, faculty, and staff. Located in the village of Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon is known for its beautiful campus, distinctive academic culture, and deep commitment to undergraduate education.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-two other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.
