Student Recruiter
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
35% Recruitment Outreach:
Assists in the planning development and execution of on-campus off-campus and virtual recruitment programs for prospective honors students and their families. Participates in activities to enhance the programs recruitment and enrollment efforts including Office of Admissions events such as Junior Days Scholar Days and out-of-state receptions as well as recruitment events organized by KU professional schools and other campus partners. Contributes to the planning and implementation of honors-specific recruitment and yield events for example admitted student receptions. Counsels and advises prospective students and families on admissions requirements application procedures and opportunities in the University Honors Program. Collaborates with faculty staff and alumni across academic schools and fields to deliver engaging visit experiences for students with a range of academic interests. Develops strong connections with high school counselors to ensure program information reaches students at various stages of the college search process.
35% Application Review:
Contributes to the review of applications for admission from incoming first-year domestic and international students as well as applications from current KU students and transfer students. Maintains communication with applicants about application deadlines and timelines for review. Contributes to the training of the application review team. Serves as part of the team that considers annual modifications to the application for admission as well as accompanying processes.
20% Honors Ambassadors:
Coordinates the selection training and scheduling of the programs student ambassadors. Collaborates with other members of the KU Honors team to develop training and other professional development activities for student leadership roles. Coordinates ambassador participation in programs for current honors students for example Planning Your Honors Path and Family Weekend activities. Uses data to evaluate the success of the honors ambassador program.
10% Other:
Contributes to the development of recruitment communications serves on program award committees supports orientation welcome activities and 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
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Justin Runge
Position Overview
As part of the University Honors Program admissions and operations team the Student Recruiter will contribute to activities that support prospective honors students and their families with the goal of securing an academically talented and community-engaged undergraduate class. This team member will participate in the development and delivery of presentations and outreach materials as well as the creation of opportunities for prospective and newly admitted students to engage with faculty staff and alumni. The Student Recruiter will also support the programs holistic review of applications for admission by evaluating applications and training reviewers.
The University Honors Program includes students in majors throughout KUs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and professional schools. KU Honors was a founding member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and has an established national reputation for the quality and breadth of its academic offerings.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
Assists in the planning development and execution of on-campus off-campus and virtual recruitment programs for prospective honors students and their families. Participates in activities to enhance the programs recruitment and enrollment efforts including Office of Admissions events such as Junior Days Scholar Days and out-of-state receptions as well as recruitment events organized by KU professional schools and other campus partners. Contributes to the planning and implementation of honors-specific recruitment and yield events for example admitted student receptions. Counsels and advises prospective students and families on admissions requirements application procedures and opportunities in the University Honors Program. Collaborates with faculty staff and alumni across academic schools and fields to deliver engaging visit experiences for students with a range of academic interests. Develops strong connections with high school counselors to ensure program information reaches students at various stages of the college search process.
35% Application Review:
Contributes to the review of applications for admission from incoming first-year domestic and international students as well as applications from current KU students and transfer students. Maintains communication with applicants about application deadlines and timelines for review. Contributes to the training of the application review team. Serves as part of the team that considers annual modifications to the application for admission as well as accompanying processes.
20% Honors Ambassadors:
Coordinates the selection training and scheduling of the programs student ambassadors. Collaborates with other members of the KU Honors team to develop training and other professional development activities for student leadership roles. Coordinates ambassador participation in programs for current honors students for example Planning Your Honors Path and Family Weekend activities. Uses data to evaluate the success of the honors ambassador program.
10% Other:
Contributes to the development of recruitment communications serves on program award committees supports orientation welcome activities and 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
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Justin Runge
- Completed bachelors degree at the time of appointment.
- Experience delivering presentations as evidenced by application materials.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Participation in an experiential learning activity (study abroad undergraduate research service learning or an internship) as evidenced by application materials.
- An undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Kansas.
- Previous interdisciplinary learning experiences as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with the production of outreach materials as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with event planning or implementation as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
As part of the University Honors Program admissions and operations team the Student Recruiter will contribute to activities that support prospective honors students and their families with the goal of securing an academically talented and community-engaged undergraduate class. This team member will participate in the development and delivery of presentations and outreach materials as well as the creation of opportunities for prospective and newly admitted students to engage with faculty staff and alumni. The Student Recruiter will also support the programs holistic review of applications for admission by evaluating applications and training reviewers.
The University Honors Program includes students in majors throughout KUs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and professional schools. KU Honors was a founding member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and has an established national reputation for the quality and breadth of its academic offerings.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- resume/CV
- cover letter
- list of three professional references
- Valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one by the time of employment.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
- Taleo
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Earned Value Management
- Human Resources
- negotiation
- Recruiting
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
