Director of Recruitment & Admissions
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
35% - Program Administration and Admissions Cycle Management
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; 8-5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Rick Dobrowsky
Position Overview
The director position oversees and provides direction for the student recruitment and PharmD program admissions programs including the design implementation and evaluation of program initiatives. Responsibilities include the supervision of staff members; communicating regularly and building relationships with prospective students; managing selected correspondence; and planning and executing on- and off-campus programs. The director is responsible for evaluation and interpreting data to assist the School of Pharmacy in reaching enrollment and accreditation goals as well as liaisons with other KU offices and transfer partner institutions.
This is a full-time 12-month staff position with some travel required. This position will work primarily on the KU Lawrence campus with in-person days on a set schedule and remote or hybrid work based on the recruitment location needs. This position requires occasional travel to perform the listed duties as well as occasional evening and weekend hours.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review will begin Monday December 15th 2025 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
35% - Program Administration and Admissions Cycle Management
- Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of recruitment and admissions processes.
- Conceptualize design implement and evaluate School of Pharmacy activities events processes and policies associated with recruitment and admissions for programs to ensure alignment with goals and compliance with regulations.
- Develop and participate in growing an outreach program.
- Provide stewardship over recruitment and admissions data including oversight of responses to internal and external data requests. Report on key data to the schools leadership.
- Supervise and manage program staff. Facilitate staff development and engagement. Complete annual performance reviews. Ensure effectiveness and accountability.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff on program improvements in driving connectivity between the marketplace and Pharmacy School to serve the needs and goals of KU students.
- Work in collaboration with the Schools Communication Manager Program Directors KU Office of Admissions and Graduate Studies to create overall recruitment plans and to adjust strategies and tactics as needed.
- Serve as liaison between School of Pharmacy and other KU offices including but not necessarily limited to Admissions Financial Aid Undergraduate Studies Jayhawk Advising Student Information Systems Enrollment Management/Registrar International Admissions MS/PhD programs.
- Provide direction for marketing and public relations activities for the School of Pharmacy with respect to recruitment and admissions and collaborate with Schools Communications Manager to edit recruitment materials including Pharmacy website content and Slate interfaces therein.
- Develop the departmental budget and provide fiscal oversight
- Assist in developing a prospective student pool and cultivating relationships with prospective students from inquiry to enrollment.
- Meet with prospective students in person virtually/online and at events.
- Implement recruitment strategies for appropriate student populations.
- Manage the calendar for and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment efforts including KU Office of Admissions visit days site visits topostsecondary transfer institutions college fairs and conferences.
- Manage prospective student visits and appointments.
- Coordinate with the KU Academic Success staff to follow and support efforts to retain students as they move through the School of Pharmacy programming.
- Serving as an admissions counselor to pre-pharmacy students. Facilitate communications with applicants faculty alumni and other interested parties concerning the process of application to the School.
- Provide feedback to rejected applicants on ways to improve their candidacy in a future application cycle.
- Assist with the review of all applications including file review and contact with admitted students.
- Conduct initial review of application.
- Assess academic strength and other qualifiers for admission.
- With attention to detail track and record decision making.
- Represent School of Pharmacy programs at local regional and national professional recruiting or admission events.
- Participate as an active team member of the school including attending staff meetings and serving on School or University committees as directed.
- Perform other duties related to the nature of the position and mission of the School 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; 8-5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Rick Dobrowsky
- Bachelors degree and five (5) years of progressive related experience (recruitment admissions student affairs sales/customer service)
- Two years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.
- Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials as well as excellent oral communication skills (to be confirmed by interview and references).
- Masters degree in relevant student services related discipline.
- Progressive experience working in a higher education environmentas evidenced by application materials
- Experience in marketingas evidenced by application materials
- Three or more years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.
- Understanding of KU recruitment/admissions operations process & policies as evidenced by application materials
- Familiarity with the programs at the School of Pharmacy and/or healthcare disciplines as evidenced by application materials
- Experience with PharmCAS and/or Slate CRM database
- Ability to travel local regional or national for recruiting or admission events (to be confirmed by interview).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and deliver program objectives as reflected in application materials.
- Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills as demonstrated by work history.
Position Overview
The director position oversees and provides direction for the student recruitment and PharmD program admissions programs including the design implementation and evaluation of program initiatives. Responsibilities include the supervision of staff members; communicating regularly and building relationships with prospective students; managing selected correspondence; and planning and executing on- and off-campus programs. The director is responsible for evaluation and interpreting data to assist the School of Pharmacy in reaching enrollment and accreditation goals as well as liaisons with other KU offices and transfer partner institutions.
This is a full-time 12-month staff position with some travel required. This position will work primarily on the KU Lawrence campus with in-person days on a set schedule and remote or hybrid work based on the recruitment location needs. This position requires occasional travel to perform the listed duties as well as occasional evening and weekend hours.
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/CV.
- List of three (3) professional references.
Application review will begin Monday December 15th 2025 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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.
