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The Admissions Recruiter assists in the attainment of student recruitment goals; assists in the planning and execution of on and off-campus events along with under-represented student recruitment-related programs; assists with identifying opportunities and strategies that provide inclusive and equitable access to a KCU education.

The Admissions Recruiter is required to travel up to 50% of the time, with heaviest concentration of travel occurring in the fall and spring

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the attainment of student recruitment goals with an emphasis on diverse and equitable recruiting strategies
• Plans and executes a variety of student recruitment-related programs and/or events
• Helps with the execution of recruitment events including on the Joplin and main campus in Kansas City
• Accurately maintain current records while maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinate and disseminate a variety of communication
• Ability to multi-task, balance multiple projects in stressful situations and with frequent interruption, yet, able to perform assignments accurately, attain deadlines, and maintain positive relations
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate small to large meetings, while providing excellent customer service
• Excellent follow-through skills required
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact closely with team members
• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Willing and available to travel, with the heaviest concentration of travel occurring in the fall and spring up to 50% of the time
• Contributes to the overall team effort by performing other duties as needed/assigned
• Assist with general office support and o ther administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation). Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Actively participate in team and University meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Two years of Admissions, Student Affairs, marketing or sales experience, preferably in an academic institution of higher learning with involvement in recruiting an underrepresented population. (Student work experience will be considered to meet this qualification.)
• Experience in a higher education setting preferred
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a strong working knowledge of databases
• Must maintain on-going, insurable driving record
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation/public speaking skills
• Requires ability to maintain computerized record keeping systems
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and able to work independently and/or under minimum supervision

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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