The Director of Recruiting is a leadership role at Kansas State University Salina, shaping how learners discover, engage with, and ultimately choose the campus. This role leads innovative, data-informed recruitment strategies across undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit programs. The Director works closely with faculty, academic leadership, marketing, and university enrollment partners to align outreach, messaging, and learner experience with workforce demand and institutional priorities. This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking enrollment leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationship-building, and execution—and who is motivated by connecting learners to meaningful educational pathways. This position is ideal for an individual looking to make a large impact, grow their professional skills, and be a part of redefining higher education.
Kansas State University Salina is leading the way in aviation and technology. Our expertise is anchored in spatial computing, advanced air mobility, and autonomous systems. At the end of the day, we’re here to impact the future and the lives of learners in Kansas and across the globe. The K-State Salina recruitment team is a dynamic, highly influential unit on campus, shaping the student body through active recruitment strategies.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications will close on March 1, 2026.
$58,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
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.
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.
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 you can visit the site apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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.
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