About This Role:

The Recruitment Coordinator will execute the Department’s marketing and recruitment plan. This position will be dedicated to the department’s mission and goal, providing leadership and managing activities related to marketing and new student recruitment. This position reports to the Department Head of Grain Science and Industry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data-driven strategic recruitment plan to recruit, admit and enroll an increasing number of students locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Lead the department recruitment efforts by creating and implementing an integrated recruitment and yield strategy for undergraduate students, including market assessment and segmentation, brand marketing and promotional strategies.
• Develop operating goals and objectives for the department to increase enrollment and retention of undergraduate students.
• Help the department to recruit diverse and under-represented student populations, by investigating appropriate forums for engaging communities that represent those populations.
• Develop print and electronic recruiting/marketing materials. Take the lead role of developing and maintaining literature, websites, social media, mailings, and other marketing materials for the department. Monitor and provide materials to update departmental web pages.
• Have a working knowledge of academic policies and procedures, and deadlines. Apply knowledge of university such as admissions standards, scholarship and financial aid opportunities in order to guide prospective students.
• Maintain communication with alumni/industry stakeholders. Cultivate strong partnerships with professional organizations (IAOM, NAMA, ABS, BNEF, AFIA) and GSI alumni to enhance current pipelines and develop new pipelines.
• Promote the department by making presentations and speeches at alumni meetings, high school conferences, and counselor events.
• Maintain records of recruitment activities according to established protocol.
• Travel with some evenings and weekends required. Develop travel schedule, use data and tools to determine priorities for event attendance, and fiscally responsible for travel and event-related expense.
• Lead the department in developing programs and initiatives that are related to recruitment, such as summer camps, conferences for educators, and strengthening partnerships with high school and community college student organizations.
• Adopt technology and database systems to effectively support recruiting efforts. Create reports, conduct data analytics for various processes and analyze strategy to help make data-driven decisions.
• Initiate and maintain a personal relationship with prospective students and family members throughout the recruitment process.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is eligible for hybrid worksite. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location. Employee must have availability to be on campus frequently during the work week.  This position also includes approximately 40% travel.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of post-baccalaureate work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad base knowledge of grain processing and related fields
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to work independently and within groups
• Experience working with college or high school students
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and/or Communication
• Experience as admissions representative, academic advisor, recruiter, or events coordinator.  

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work some evenings and weekends. Travel both in-state and out-of-state is required. Valid driver’s license upon employment. 
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 5, 2024.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Chad Paulk, Ph.D. (cpaulk@ksu.edu), with the subject line: GSI Recruiter.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$50,000 - $60,000 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.