Admissions Counselor Office of Admissions
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Admissions Counselor Office of AdmissionsJob Description
Position Description: Fort Hays State University is seeking applications for an Admissions Counselor opening. Admissions Counselors are based out of Hays KS and are responsible for a specific recruitment territory to support the Universitys enrollment goals for oncampus undergraduate students. These individuals will manage travel schedules implement recruitment strategies and build relationships with high school community college personnel prospective students and other constituents using various forms of communication. Must have the ability to relate to diverse student populations and their family members and have a high level of enthusiasm and creativity. Extensive overnight travel and some evening and weekend work is required. This is an oncampus position located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays Kansas.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of FHSUs academic programs and support services
- Experience working in a university setting within a division of Student Affairs
- Demonstrated ability to present to diverse groups
Salary: Salary is $43888.
Priority Deadline:May 14 2025. Review of applicants will begin immediately following the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: To view FHSUs competitive benefits package visit FHSU Benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit prospective students by representing Fort Hays State University at high schools community colleges college nights college fairs and other events.
- Manage personal recruitment territory prioritizing outreach efforts and providing weekly reports to the Director of Admissions.
- Establish and develop relationships with high school and community college personnel and other constituents important in the college decisionmaking process.
- Act as the primary liaison for delivering FHSU information to all entities in specified recruitment region.
- Follow up with student prospects to see them through the admissions cycle from applying to enrolling.
- Prepare reports and proposals and respond to inquiries from students and parents.
- Assist develop and distribute communication flow to prospective students and families.
- Be knowledgeable about all aspects of the admissions process for new students including admissions policies and procedures financial aid costs placement exams registration procedures student housing etc.
- Collaborate with faculty administrators and staff colleagues to develop recruitment strategies.
- Develop implement and evaluate oncampus and offcampus recruitment programs and events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Application Process: To apply for this position please visit FHSU Careers.
Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with names and contact information for three professional references.
Application documents should be submitted in one PDF file.
If you have questions regarding the position please contact:
Name: Jon Armstrong
Phone: 785.628.4091
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays a vibrant college town of approximately 20000 located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education health care professional services shopping culture and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement Hays Aquatic Park Smoky Hill Country Club Hays Municipal Golf Course and extensive walking running and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating fishing and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent PreK and K12 public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants major retail outlets a low unemployment rate and very short commute times the city provides a safe welcoming lowcost highquality living environment for the residents who call Hays America home.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender race religion national origin color age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes workingafterretirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
