Admissions Representative

This position will support the recruiting efforts of the College of Business. The individual in this position will develop programming that will attract students from high schools, community colleges, and business-focused student groups and will provide opportunities for the College's faculty to interact with potential new students. This position will work closely with high schools, community colleges, and business-focused student groups that will aid in the recruitment of new students to the College of Business and lead in the recruitment, training, and supervision of students in the Business Ambassador program.

Our goal is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will prepare students to become successful business professionals in a rapidly evolving and interconnected workplace. The College's comparative advantage derives from a strong, supportive family culture, a talented and well-qualified student population, a faculty committed to high-quality research and teaching, dedicated staff, and strong support from alumni and the business community.

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

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the rolling Flint Hills, approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. Manhattan has a population of over 53,000 residents, and student enrollment at KSU is nearly 22,000 students. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, including camping, boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. Mainly due to the university's influence, cultural and sporting events are at a level of frequency and quality unheard of by most cities this size. Furthermore, Manhattan offers affordable housing, robust elementary, middle, and high school programs, and a crime rate that is half the national average. In short, Manhattan offers a variety of urban amenities yet retains the best qualities of a small university town. For more information, visit our website at cba.ksu.edu/.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.

The degree requirement ensures candidates possess advanced first-hand experience in higher education, communication skills and a systems-level understanding of enrollment processes essential for guiding prospective students, interpreting institutional policies and fostering positive engagement throughout the admissions cycle. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and structured learning experiences inherent in a formal bachelor's degree program.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the college recruiting process including new student communications and programming
• Experience working with high school and community colleges instructors and advisors
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
• Experience working with student populations in higher education
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong attention to details
• Ability to work independently as well as within groups
• Proficiency in Office software, especially Excel
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
• Working knowledge of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
• Experience and comfortability speaking in front of large groups
• Ability to understand and reflect on one's own experiences and perspectives, as well as those of others, to foster strong relationships and effective collaboration.

Additional Role Information:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, as needed, for programs and activities

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter) explaining why you are interested in this role and how your prior education and experiences prepare you for this role
• Resume
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications close on: February 20, 2026

$23.08 - $25.48 hourly