Admissions Counselor

Kansas Health Science University–Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSU‑KansasCOM) is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join its enrollment management team. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in attracting, recruiting, and counseling prospective medical students. This position supports student recruitment goals and promotes diversity within KHSU. The ideal candidate will be articulate, results‑driven, and mission‑focused, aligning student recruitment efforts with KHSU’s values.

Admissions Counselors are responsible for all aspects of student recruitment, including marketing the program to prospective applicants, screening applications, and assisting with enrollment. Additionally, they contribute to the team by performing various administrative tasks, such as preparing documentation, reporting data, and managing applicant communications.

• Represent KansasCOM at local, regional, and national college fairs, pre‑medical conferences, and other recruitment events, both virtual and in‑person.
• Cultivate relationships with prospective students, focused on the highest levels of customer service.
• Serve as the primary contact for current and prospective applicants, addressing questions related to the admissions process, program curriculum, and student support services.
• Screen and review applications to evaluate academics, MCAT scores, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents, while adhering to policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of applicant interactions and decisions in the specified database.
• Assist in the execution of all KansasCOM applicant interview days as well as on‑campus events, such as open houses, tours, and accepted student day.
• Develop and maintain relationships with pre‑med advisors.
• Maintain accurate, informative, and timely communications with internal and external constituents and students.
• Articulate the mission of KansasCOM in accordance with established values and expectations to prospective students and other representatives in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of KHSU‑KansasCOM.

• Demonstrated poise, competence, and professionalism in addressing groups of people.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; detail‑oriented, self‑starter, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks while meeting appropriate deadlines and completing tasks accurately.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, Public Relations, or related degree preferred.
• Two years of admissions/student recruitment and/or student affairs experience in a health professional or academic institution of higher learning preferred.
• Experience in marketing in a higher education setting a plus.
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Must maintain on‑going, insurable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the year, with the heaviest concentration in the fall and spring.
• Ability to work evening or weekend hours for special events or recruitment travel.

The expected salary range for this position will be $44,000 – $49,000 annually, based on experience.

• Generous paid time‑off
• Medical and dental coverage
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
  
  Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Regular employee appreciation events

KHSU 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.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment, but the position does require travel.