Hartwick college

Director of Admissions

Phone: 607-431-4116
E-mail: kentj@hartwick.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/Jonathan. Kent

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Recruitment Areas: Northern New York that includes the counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence.

Office Responsibilities: I oversee a staff of 7 counselors, work with faculty and staff organizing events, serve on various committees throughout campus, reading all applications, working closely with the VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing to develop a marketing plan each year, reviewing publications, and much more.

Originally from: Benton, Maine

While in College...I was a Biology Major, on the XC and Track Teams, an admissions tour guide, and got involved as much as possible in as many different things as possible.

Favorite Movie(s): The Negotiator, Lord of the Rings (Trilogy), Prefontaine

Favorite Book(s): Born to Run

Favorite Quote: If you don't make mistakes, you're not working on hard enough problems. And that's a big mistake.
-Frank Wilczek

Hobbies: I spend my time outside of work running, swimming, biking as I enjoy competing in Triathlons (we even have a multi-sport team at Hartwick), and spending time with my wife and dog Oakley

Why Work at Hartwick? Not only does Hartwick offer a gorgeous view of the Susquehanna River Valley, Hartwick offers a top-notch education that prepares its students for the work force with combining a liberal arts education and hands-on experience. This is something that I believe in wholeheartedly. In addition, the people that work here are fantastic and the students here inspire me every day to do my best.