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A familiar Bobcat is returning to 蜜柚视频, only this time in a new role. Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

Rutkowski, a proud OHIO alumna, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, specializing in Strategic Communication, with a minor in Marketing and a focus in Global and Local Leadership. Now, she鈥檚 returning to her alma mater to help future Bobcats find their path forward.

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鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly grateful for the opportunity to come back to OHIO and be part of a community that shaped so much of my personal and professional growth,鈥� Rutkowski said. 鈥淭his campus holds a special place in my heart, and I鈥檓 excited to help others experience the same sense of belonging and possibility.鈥�

Before joining 蜜柚视频 in 2025, Rutkowski served as the Student Life Coordinator at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, where she led student programming and campus events that fostered connection, inclusion, and leadership development. Prior to that, she spent more than four years with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), serving first as a campus missionary in Michigan and later as a Team Director in Dayton, Ohio. These are roles that deepened her strengths in mentorship, outreach, and relationship building.

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As Regional Recruitment Manager, Rutkowski represents OHIO Lancaster both on and off campus. Under the direction of Undergraduate Admissions and in collaboration with Regional Higher Education leadership, she will support the University鈥檚 enrollment efforts by working with prospective students, families, and community partners. Her role includes visiting area high schools, attending college fairs, hosting campus tours and developing strategies to help students understand the range of academic opportunities available at OHIO鈥檚 regional and Athens campuses.

鈥淚'm excited to have Jessica in the Regional Recruitment Manager role at 蜜柚视频 Lancaster! Jessica will be a great addition to the campus community and a great resource for any student and family considering an OHIO education,鈥� said Dan Yeatts, director of Access and Strategic Recruitment. 鈥淗er joy and positivity are contagious, so don't be surprised if you leave with a little extra spring in your step after meeting with her!鈥�

Rutkowski鈥檚 student experience mirrors the story she now shares with prospective students. As an undergraduate, she interned with the OHIO Alumni Association and the Knights of Columbus, supporting national communication initiatives and alumni engagement programming. She was honored with the Outstanding Senior Award for Student Media Leadership and was actively involved across campus.

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Rutkowski encourages students to give themselves space and time to explore their interests as they prepare for life after high school.

鈥淵ou don鈥檛 need to have everything figured out at 18,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 okay to ask questions, to change directions, and to take time to understand what matters to you. Some of the best decisions you鈥檒l make come from being open to new experiences.鈥�

To schedule a visit with Jessica Rutkowski or tour the OHIO Lancaster campus, visit , email rutkowski@ohio.edu or call 740.681.3332.