- Company: Kenyon College
- Location: Gambier, Knox County
- Full Time
- Gambier, Knox County
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Kenyon College at a glance
kenyon.edu- Founded 1824
- Employees 661
SEC filings mentioning "Kenyon College": 214 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $2.5M from the Department of Education (started May 12, 2020) — via USAspending.gov
Cares act funding for institutional support related to covid-19 pandemic impact.
1,464 employees covered under a retirement plan (2019 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. It is Ohio’s oldest private higher-ed institution, with about 1,800 undergraduates and 50+ majors, minors, and concentrations (including self-designed paths). The college reports roughly 661 employees and operates from kenyon.edu.
9,978 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Kenyon College as an Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator in our Gambier, Ohio location. This full-time, 12-month position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our institution by managing critical admissions events and building relationships with prospective students.
About This Position
The Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator serves as a key member of Kenyon College's Office of Admissions, reporting directly to senior admissions leadership. In this full-time role, you'll combine strategic event planning expertise with direct student recruitment to support Kenyon's enrollment initiatives. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive at the intersection of admissions operations and campus programming, delivering memorable experiences that attract talented students to our community.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and execute campus visit programs, open houses, prospective student events, and recruitment initiatives throughout the year
- Manage logistics and operations for all admissions-related events, including scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination
- Build meaningful relationships with prospective students and families through direct engagement at events and campus tours
- Collaborate with admissions counselors, academic departments, and student affairs to create cohesive, engaging campus experiences
- Maintain comprehensive event calendars, tracking, analysis, and documentation to support enrollment goals
- Contribute to admissions outreach through digital communications and event promotion
Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience in admissions, student recruitment, event planning, or related higher education roles
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse audiences
- Creative problem-solving ability and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Genuine passion for supporting student success and institutional mission
- Ability to work collaboratively within a student-centered team environment
More About Kenyon College
Kenyon College is a respected liberal arts institution located in Gambier, Ohio, within Knox County. We're committed to fostering intellectual growth, community engagement, and transformative educational experiences. Our admissions team plays a vital role in recruiting exceptional students who contribute to our vibrant campus culture.
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What people say about Kenyon College
- Startup School Doodle Notes 2014
- Consider the Lobster (2004)
- David Foster Wallace on Life and Work (unabridged)
- Stop Leaning In. Put Down Your IPhone. And HELP ME.
Recent news
- Kenyon College graduates awarded seven Fulbright Fellowships - Knox Pages
- Kenyon College adds Varsity Squash - College Squash Association
- College must work to support student vocational training - The Kenyon Collegian
- Could artificial intelligence save endangered archives? A Kenyon College cohort aims to find out - The Statehouse News Bureau
- Sewickley Academy 1,000-point scorer Lucas Grimsley picks Kenyon College - HSSN
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Working in Gambier, Knox County
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Work is on-site in Gambier, Knox County, in rural central Ohio. Gambier is a small college town; daily life centers on campus and nearby Knox County communities rather than a large metro commute.
Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Knox County: $73,988 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Knox County: 27 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Knox County: Drove Alone (74%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Knox County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Kokosing House, listed 1985 (653m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 61°F / low 37°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 18°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable (6.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $862/mo (1BR) · $1,078/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Typical path: admissions counselor or visit-experience roles → senior counselor / assistant director → associate director with event portfolio. Higher-ed admissions rewards relationship skills, event ops, and data-aware enrollment work; growth may lead to director-level admissions or enrollment management.
Build the skills for this role
Build strength in:
- Admissions counseling and CRM/application workflows
- Campus event design, logistics, and vendor/volunteer coordination
- Public speaking and family-facing hospitality
- Project planning, calendars, and cross-team communication
- Enrollment goals literacy (funnels, yield, visit conversion)
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Prepare examples of complex events you ran end-to-end, how you balanced counselor caseloads with logistics, and how you handled last-minute visit changes. Be ready to discuss Kenyon’s size, liberal-arts mission, and how you’d design visits that feel personal for ~1,800-student scale.
Strong fit if you enjoy student-facing admissions work plus hands-on event coordination in a residential liberal-arts setting. On-site Gambier work and seasonal peak visit calendars are central; less ideal if you want fully remote work or pure desk strategy without hospitality ops.
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- Role Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator
- Employer Kenyon College
- Location Gambier, Knox County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 20, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-09
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (346 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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