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Springfield, OH Posted:

Jul 22, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 1-84001-50101

Position ID:

202865

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In surveying the grounds of what is now Wittenberg University, the Rev. Ezra Keller, the college's first president and founder, remarked: "This is a lovely spot for a literary institution." Today, that lovely spot encompasses more than 100 acres of rolling hills and hollows in southwestern Ohio, with architecturally distinctive structures that embrace Wittenberg's past and provide a beautiful backdrop to the teaching excellence and Lutheran-affiliated learning environment that has defined Wittenberg University since its founding in 1845. Nationally recognized for accessible professors, engaging classroom experiences, service opportunities, and valued athletics traditions, Wittenberg is home to 1,500 students, 60 majors, minors and special programs, three graduate programs, and 25 varsity sports. Wittenberg University is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive employee benefits package that attracts and retains talent to further the university's mission and contributes to the personal and financial well-being of employees and their families. From healthcare to our tuition benefit to vacation and holidays, our goal is to help our employees enjoy happy and healthy lifestyles, while maintaining a good work-life balance. Click here to learn more about Wittenberg's employee benefits.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications provides outreach of marketing and communication efforts to enroll every incoming class of students. Collaborates with the Director of Admission and Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Strategy, as well as Counselors to execute necessary communications needs and ensure they are built, targeted and delivered effectively to various audiences

• students, families, schools, alumni and the greater campus community
• to recruit the incoming class.

Essential duties include but not limited to are: Technology and Communication Execute and deploy communications effectively. Build and schedule communication outreach in Slate. Conduct quality assurance reviews of all communications. Admission Counseling Manage an assigned non-travel recruitment territory to yield a specific enrollment goal and develop a strategic plan to meet enrollment objectives for the assigned territory or student market. Implement a recruitment plan to develop programs, events, activities and marketing to assist in the recruitment of underrepresented students in assigned region. Encourage, review and follow up on admission applications from students from an assigned territory. Participate in on-campus and off-campus events. Keep up to date on changes in majors, programs and student organizations. Cultivate relationships with alumni and campus partners. Safeguard the confidentiality of student, staff, and University information by exercising discretion in communication and handling of records and other materials. Demonstrates support for community and belonging, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years minimum working experience, preferably in enrollment management, sales, education or communication field.
• Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office products and other software as assigned
• Slate CRM experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience with various modes of communication
• email, test, SMS, mail, social media
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong public speaking and comfort in front of audiences of all sizes.
• Strong organizational skills, including planning, documenting and follow-through
• Successful candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check as required facilitation

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies. Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related). For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format. 1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Name, address, and phone number of three professional references. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by