Director for Graduate Recruitment

The Director for Graduate Recruitment is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract top-tier graduate students to the university. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders within the u...

  • 521708
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Vice Provost Enrollment Mgmt
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing at: Jun 26 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

The Director for Graduate Recruitment is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract top-tier graduate students to the university. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders within the university community and beyond to promote the university's graduate programs, enhance its reputation, and increase enrollment. The Director will work closely with the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management to lead the implementation and evaluation of the entire recruitment function for the university and identify and adjust strategies and procedures to enhance recruitment results across all units.

About Us

The Office of Enrollment Management plays an important role in providing an exceptional student experience at Kansas State University. Fostering university-wide collaboration and engagement in the recruitment and retention of our students is critical to all of our operations, and we are proud to work together to serve students in all stages of their K-State journey.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the strategic, financial, leadership and operational skills essential for directing complex academic student services functions. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business, Marketing, or a related field. Doctorate preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, or a related area in higher education.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies.
  • Strong understanding of recruitment trends, best practices, and strategies for reaching student populations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in using CRM systems and other recruitment technologies.
  • Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements in higher education recruitment.

Additional Role Information:

  • -Office environment with occasional travel for recruitment events and conferences.
    -Some evening and weekend work required to accommodate recruitment events and prospective student needs.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your qualifications and skills related to the position
  • Resume or curriculum vita listing education and employment history
  • Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Application Window

Applications close on:June 26, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$95,903- $115,903 annually

 

 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.