Graduate Recruitment Coordinator - Student Experiences

About This Role:

Kansas State University is looking for an inventive and organized Graduate Recruitment Coordinator to lead our campus visits and student engagement initiatives!

What You’ll Do:

• Design and coordinate on-campus and virtual visit experiences and special events.
• Collaborate with faculty, current students, and staff.
• Track and analyze feedback to continuously improve our recruitment efforts.
• Guide applicants through the admissions process, from inquiry to enrollment.
• Be the face of K-State at graduate fairs, conferences, and virtual events.

What We’re Looking For:

• A creative and detail-oriented event planner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in event coordination, student recruitment, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is eligible for hybrid worksite. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Visit this link for K-State’s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated success working independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated dependability and strong customer service experience
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement policy and procedures and to problem solve effectively
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele, to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and to handle the demands of multiple deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to work in diverse and changing environments
• Familiarity with educational student services

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and comprise effective recruitment and yield strategies.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

For best consideration, apply by September 20, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$46,000 - $57,000 annually 

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.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.