Admission Representative; International

Position Overview

The Enrollment Management division is a key player in this activity and has a profound effect on the institution's success. 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. 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. A key member of the admissions team, an Admissions Representative must have a passion for the University of Kansas, be highly motivated, goal-oriented and have the ability to articulate the values and objectives of the University of Kansas to attract, recruit, admit and enroll a high-quality student population to meet the enrollment goals of KU.

The admissions team is highly trained in university information and recruitment tactics to provide the highest level of service and understanding of students from various backgrounds, interests and experiences. The Admissions Representative position is a combination of people facing responsibilities as well as effectively managing administrative tasks. This position reports to the Assistant Director of International Recruitment who seeks to expand a cohesive, collaborative and productive team.

Duties include communicating daily and building relationships both in person and virtually with prospective students and families and school counselors. Admission representatives manage correspondence, coordinate on‑ and off‑campus recruitment responsibilities, and organize a travel schedule. Admissions representatives are responsible for interpreting data to tailor outreach efforts to students in different parts of the world with the goal of elevating KU's market position and profile.

International and domestic travel may be required. Some evening and weekend work is required. Personal KU experience and general knowledge of the university are required. 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.

• Utilizes both in‑person and digital strategies to recruit future international Jayhawks in targeted regions based on the strategic recruitment plan, meeting and exceeding goals when opportunities exist
• Collaborates with Assistant Director and a supportive team to analyze data and past productivity to devise, implement and assess recruitment plan and strategy in the assigned territory, which can include traveling internationally to visit high schools, attend college fairs, area receptions, and events
• Engages prospective international students in their Jayhawk journey communicating about academic programs, processes, and services to a wide range of prospective students and families
• Advises international students and families of admission and scholarship requirements and/or transfer guidelines
• Manages multiple communication channels to provide timely responses to prospective students and families across internal and external platforms
• Manages Outlook calendar to maximize efficiencies in travel, meetings, expense reports and other business operations

• Delivers in‑person and virtual presentations to small and large groups of prospective students, families, and community stakeholders, communicating KU's competitive advantages both on and off campus
• Plans and executes…