Community Engagement Initiatives (CEI) Events Specialist
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Posted on:
28-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
65% - Event Planning & Execution
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Amy Tharp
Position Overview
More than perhaps any other factor the degree to which a university attracts and retains qualified students determines the success or failure of that institution. The Enrollment Management division is a key player in this activity and has a profound effect on the institutions success. Enrollment Management (EM) includes the following functional units: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Enrollment Management Financial Aid and Scholarships Office of the University Registrar Student Lifecycle Technology Enrollment Marketing Communications and Enrollment Management Services. The division is committed to developing a data-informed forward-looking comprehensive enrollment strategy that enables the institution to pursue strategic goals in an integrated and intentional manner.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and is responsible for domestic and international undergraduate admissions for freshman and transfer students. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions coordinates the overall recruitment strategy for KU including travel high school and community college relations on and off-campus events prospect and inquiry management and application processing.
The Community Engagement Initiatives (CEI) Events Specialist supports the Office of Undergraduate Admissions strategic recruitment goals by planning coordinating and executing events that engage prospective students and their communities. This position is a key contributor to KUs efforts to increase access visibility and enrollment through high-quality campus visits off-campus events and targeted outreach experiences for prospective freshman students and transfer students.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Community Engagement Initiatives the CEI Events Specialist collaborates with campus and community partners to deliver experiences that reflect KUs commitment to educational opportunity and student success. The position also supervises a team of undergraduate student ambassadors known as the CEI Recruitment Team who support event execution and peer-to-peer engagement.
This role is event-focused and service-driven requiring strong organizational skills cultural responsiveness and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with the public.
In addition to a competitive salary KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day a great retirement program medical and dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday October 6th. For consideration please apply no later than Sunday October 5th.
- Plan and coordinate on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as Destination KU (for first-generation admitted freshmen and transfer students) and Super Saturday (for middle-school students) high school and community college visit days and individual group visits.
- Develop event timelines manage logistics (e.g. space catering technology) and collaborate with KU partners on programming and staffing.
- Ensure all events are student-centeredand are aligned with KUs strategic enrollment goals.
- Coordinate pre- and post-event communications with the Enrollment Marketing Communications team.
- Represent KU at selected recruitment events both on- and off-campus and deliver group presentations to prospective students families and key stakeholders.
- Serve as a resource during the daily campus visit program including one-on-one meetings with prospective students and guests.
- Participate in targeted campus-wide yield events and initiatives.
- Recruit train and supervise undergraduate ambassadors of the CEI Recruitment Team.
- Provide direction and oversight during events ensuring students and full-time recruitment staff are effectively engaged in outreach efforts.
- Foster professional development and leadership growth among student team members.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director for Community Engagement Initiatives the Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment the Transfer Engagement Team and the larger recruitment and events teams on strategy planning and partnership development.
- Serve on internal planning committees and provide input on programming recruitment materials and outreach practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Amy Tharp
- High School Diploma/GED and two (2)years ofrelatedexperience.
- Public speaking or presentation experience in academic volunteer or professional settings as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated event coordination experience. as evidenced by application materials.
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Education or related field.
- A graduate of KU or knowledge of KU academic programs student services and admissions processes as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience working with student populations such as first-generation transfer and non-traditional students as evidenced by application materials.
- Supervisory experience with student workers or volunteers as evidenced by application materials.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish as evidenced by application materials.
- Understanding CRM philosophy and familiarity with Slate or other CRM technologies as evidenced by application materials
Position Overview
More than perhaps any other factor the degree to which a university attracts and retains qualified students determines the success or failure of that institution. The Enrollment Management division is a key player in this activity and has a profound effect on the institutions success. Enrollment Management (EM) includes the following functional units: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Enrollment Management Financial Aid and Scholarships Office of the University Registrar Student Lifecycle Technology Enrollment Marketing Communications and Enrollment Management Services. The division is committed to developing a data-informed forward-looking comprehensive enrollment strategy that enables the institution to pursue strategic goals in an integrated and intentional manner.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and is responsible for domestic and international undergraduate admissions for freshman and transfer students. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions coordinates the overall recruitment strategy for KU including travel high school and community college relations on and off-campus events prospect and inquiry management and application processing.
The Community Engagement Initiatives (CEI) Events Specialist supports the Office of Undergraduate Admissions strategic recruitment goals by planning coordinating and executing events that engage prospective students and their communities. This position is a key contributor to KUs efforts to increase access visibility and enrollment through high-quality campus visits off-campus events and targeted outreach experiences for prospective freshman students and transfer students.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Community Engagement Initiatives the CEI Events Specialist collaborates with campus and community partners to deliver experiences that reflect KUs commitment to educational opportunity and student success. The position also supervises a team of undergraduate student ambassadors known as the CEI Recruitment Team who support event execution and peer-to-peer engagement.
This role is event-focused and service-driven requiring strong organizational skills cultural responsiveness and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with the public.
In addition to a competitive salary KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day a great retirement program medical and dental insurance life and disability insurance other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Monday October 6th. For consideration please apply no later than Sunday October 5th.
- Drivers license required or ability to obtain one at the time of appointment.
- Evening and weekend work along with occasional travel is required.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
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