Regional Admissions Coordinator Dallas/Fort Worth

About This Role

Kansas State University is seeking a Regional Admissions Coordinator to serve as the university's primary representative throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Working from a DFW-based home office, this position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with prospective undergraduate students while helping them discover how K-State can support their educational, career, and personal goals. The coordinator also cultivates partnerships with high school counselors, educators, community organizations, and other key stakeholders who influence college-going decisions, serving as a trusted resource for students and families throughout their college search journey.

The Regional Admissions Coordinator develops and executes a comprehensive territory recruitment strategy designed to attract, engage, and enroll undergraduate students across the Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas region. This position is responsible for managing a recruitment territory by conducting school visits, attending college fairs and recruitment events, engaging with the Dallas/Fort Worth Admissions Regional Network (DARN), communicating with prospective and admitted students, and providing personalized guidance that helps students navigate key decisions on their path to enrollment.

This position requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and territorial ownership. The Regional Admissions Coordinator continuously assesses market opportunities, recruitment performance, and enrollment trends to inform local strategies that increase K-State's visibility and enrollment outcomes throughout the region. Success in the role depends on strong communication skills, strategic thinking, relationship-building abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to students, families, and educational partners. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Office of Recruitment and Admissions and university partners, the Regional Admissions Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing enrollment goals and strengthening K-State's presence throughout North Texas. Through each conversation, presentation, school visit, and recruitment event, the coordinator helps future Wildcats envision themselves as members of the K-State community.

About Us

The Office of Recruitment and Admissions (ORA) serves as the front door to Kansas State University. Our team is committed to building meaningful connections, providing personalized guidance, and creating opportunities for students to discover how K-State can help them achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. ORA professionals and student staff members, work collaboratively to support students from their first introduction to K-State through enrollment, serving as trusted resources throughout the college search process. Through strategic outreach, relationship building, and student-centered service, our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of the university and helping students find a community to call home.  

Why Join Our Team

This position offers the opportunity to own and grow one of Kansas State University's out-of-state recruitment markets. Successful candidates will have the chance to build lasting relationships with students, families, educators, community partners, and alumni while serving as K-State's primary representative throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region.

The role combines strategic planning, relationship development, public speaking, event management, communication, and student mentorship in an autonomous environment. Each day presents opportunities to connect students with educational opportunities, help families navigate the college search process, and contribute directly to the university's enrollment goals.

For professionals who enjoy relationship-building, working independently, traveling throughout their territory, and helping students achieve their goals, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individual students and the future of Kansas State University.

Worksite Description

This position is remote required, and the individual in position must reside and maintain a home office in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. This position is tasked with coordinating an independently developed recruitment strategy for prospective and admitted students (freshmen and transfer) within their territory, including travel throughout the metro area. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.
• The degree requirement ensures candidates possess advanced first-hand experience in higher education, communication skills and a systems-level understanding of enrollment processes essential for guiding prospective students, interpreting institutional policies and fostering positive engagement throughout the admissions cycle. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and structured learning experiences inherent in a formal bachelor's degree program. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Strong social and Communication skills and the ability to engage with other of a wide array of experiences and backgrounds
• Comfort in planning and conducting extensive travel independently including, evenings and weekends
• Possess a high energy level and be able to work under strict deadlines
• Self-motivation, a team attitude, and a consistent commitment to a high standard of excellence are preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and multiple computer programs (i.e Microsoft Office including Knowledge of Excel, customer relationship manager software), and efficient use of e-mail

Additional Role Information:

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions and ability to drive required upon employment

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:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: November 9th, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$52000-$55000 with geographic differential for the DFW area for total comp package of $55,000-$58,500