Regional Admissions Coordinator Dallas​/Fort Worth

Kansas State University is seeking a Regional Admissions Coordinator to serve as the university's primary representative throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Working from a DFW-based home office
, this position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with prospective undergraduate students while helping them discover how K-State can support their educational, career, and personal goals. The coordinator also cultivates partnerships with high school counselors, educators, community organizations, and other key stakeholders who influence college-going decisions, serving as a trusted resource for students and families throughout their college search journey.

The Regional Admissions Coordinator develops and executes a comprehensive territory recruitment strategy designed to attract, engage, and enroll undergraduate students across the Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas region. This position is responsible for managing a recruitment territory by conducting school visits, attending college fairs and recruitment events, engaging with the Dallas/Fort Worth Admissions Regional Network (DARN), communicating with prospective and admitted students, and providing personalized guidance that helps students navigate key decisions on their path to enrollment.

This position requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and territorial ownership. The Regional Admissions Coordinator continuously assesses market opportunities, recruitment performance, and enrollment trends to inform local strategies that increase K-State's visibility and enrollment outcomes throughout the region. Success in the role depends on strong communication skills, strategic thinking, relationship-building abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to students, families, and educational partners.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Office of Recruitment and Admissions and university partners, the Regional Admissions Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing enrollment goals and strengthening K-State's presence throughout North Texas. Through each conversation, presentation, school visit, and recruitment event, the coordinator helps future Wildcats envision themselves as members of the K-State community.

The Office of Recruitment and Admissions (ORA) serves as the front door to Kansas State University. Our team is committed to building meaningful connections, providing personalized guidance, and creating opportunities for students to discover how K-State can help them achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. ORA professionals and student staff members, work collaboratively to support students from their first introduction to K-State through enrollment, serving as trusted resources throughout the college search process.

Through strategic outreach, relationship building, and student-centered service, our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of the university and helping students find a community to call home.

This position offers the opportunity to own and grow one of Kansas State University's out-of-state recruitment markets. Successful candidates will have the chance to build lasting relationships with students, families, educators, community partners, and alumni while serving as K-State's primary representative throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region.

The role combines strategic planning, relationship development, public speaking, event management, communication, and student mentorship in an autonomous environment. Each day presents opportunities to connect students with educational opportunities, help families navigate the college search process, and contribute directly to the university's enrollment…