Event Coordinator Jobs in Ohio

Job no: 493328

Work type: Exempt Staff

Location: Gambier, OH

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Kenyon College seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized admissions professional to serve as Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position in the Office of Admissions and reports to senior members of the admissions leadership team.

Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator 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.

Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator plays a central role in shaping how prospective students and families experience Kenyon College. This individual leads the planning and execution of a broad range of enrollment events (15–20 annually) designed to engage students at every stage of the enrollment funnel. The position requires exceptional organizational ability, creativity, sound judgment, and a deeply collaborative spirit. Successful candidates will understand that enrollment events are not simply logistical exercises, but meaningful opportunities to reflect the College’s values, culture, academic community, and distinctive sense of place.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, systems-oriented, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with warmth, professionalism, and flexibility. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the emotional and practical dimensions of the college search process and a genuine desire to support students and families as they navigate important decisions. The role requires thoughtful collaboration with colleagues across the Enrollment Division and throughout the College, including faculty, staff, students, and senior leadership.

This individual serves as a key ambassador for the Enrollment Division and will be expected to embody Divisional values of collaboration, responsiveness, partnership, kindness, and institutional stewardship. The successful candidate will also possess the aesthetic sensibility to design programs and experiences that thoughtfully reflect the character of Kenyon College and the Graham Gund Lowell House environment.

Kenyon seeks a colleague who is intellectually curious, personable, and eager to contribute to a strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; sound judgment; careful attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with energy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will also 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. Professionals will find opportunities for meaningful responsibility, close partnership with experienced colleagues, and participation in a nationally respected enrollment operation.

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.

Advertised: 19 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled