More than perhaps any other factor, the degree to which a university attracts and retains qualified students determines the success or failure of that institution. The Enrollment Management division is a key player in this activity and has a profound effect on the institution’s success. Enrollment Management (EM) includes the following functional units: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Enrollment Management, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the University Registrar, Student Lifecycle Technology, Enrollment Marketing Communications, and Enrollment Management Services. The division is committed to developing a data-informed, forward-looking, comprehensive enrollment strategy that enables the institution to pursue strategic goals in an integrated and intentional manner.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and is responsible for domestic and international undergraduate admissions for freshman and transfer students. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions coordinates the overall recruitment strategy for KU including travel, high school and community college relations, on and off campus events, prospect and inquiry management, and application processing.
The Assistant Director of Freshman Recruitment, reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Undergraduate Recruitment, plays a critical role in the design and implementation of recruitment strategies designed to attract and enroll an incoming class of an appropriate size and mix, as defined by university enrollment goals and the university strategic plan. Specifically, he or she will be responsible for coaching staff members in developing, implementing and evaluating territory management strategies designed to elevate and enhance KU’s market position and profile with specific focus on the primary market in Kansas as well as selective secondary and tertiary out-of-state markets. The admissions team is highly trained in university information, recruitment tactics in a data-driven environment to provide the highest level of service and understanding of students from various backgrounds, interests and experiences. This position will provide guidance, direction and support for Kansas-based admissions representatives.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees.