Student Recruiter Job at The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS

Job Description

Overview 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 program’s holistic review of applications for admission by evaluating applications and training reviewers. The University Honors Program includes students in majors throughout KU’s 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. Responsibilities 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 program’s 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 program’s 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. Position Requirements Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the time of employment. Required Qualifications Completed bachelor’s 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application consists of: resume/CV cover letter list of three professional references Application review begins Thursday, October 30, 2025. In order to ensure consideration, please apply prior to that date. Contact Information to Applicants: Justin Runge — justinrunge@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range: $45,000-$47,000 Anticipated Start Date: Monday December 8, 2025 Apply to Job #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas

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