Overview
Admissions Representative – International Jobs in Manhattan, KS at Kansas State University
Title: Admissions Representative – International
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS
About This Role
What You’ll Do:
Guide Undergraduate and Graduate international applicants through the admissions process, from inquiry to enrollment.
Develop and execute creative strategies to engage prospective students.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to showcase our top-tier graduate programs.
Use data and trends to optimize recruitment efforts.
Be the face of K-State at international and domestic fairs, visits to high schools and universities, and virtual events.
What We’re Looking For
A people-person with excellent communication skills.
Experience in recruitment, admissions, or related fields.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
Tech-savvy and comfortable with CRM systems.
About Us
Recruitment and Admissions promotes student success by engaging future, new and current students and families with the K-State community in a spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence.
Worksite Option
This position is on-site.
Minimum Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work experience in seeking, attracting, and successfully recruiting prospective international students (domestically and/or internationally), with the goal of significantly increasing international student enrollment at Kansas State University.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Ability to travel abroad for periods of time.
Provide positive and proactive customer service to families and international students at all stages in the application process.
Proficiency in language(s) other than English.
Experience living/studying in other countries and cultures and working with non-native English speakers.
Experience with learning management systems, electronic calendaring systems, and web-based customer relations management or recruitment programs
Well-developed computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs such as Access, Excel and Word
Experience appropriately handling confidential information
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with educational student services
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
Demonstrated success working independently as well as in a team environment
Demonstrated dependability and strong customer service experience
Ability to understand, interpret and implement policy and procedures, to think creatively, to problem solve effectively, and to comprise effective recruitment and yield strategies
Ability to work with a wide variety of clientele, to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and to handle the demands of multiple deadlines and interruptions
Ability to set-up a display booth including backdrop and collateral materials
This position requires significant international travel. Ability to occasionally work outside of typical business hours on an as-needed basis is required for work with individuals in different time zones. Evening and/or weekend hours may be necessitated by international travel, project deadlines, or special events.
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license and passport
Ability to travel internationally
Sponsorship Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How To Apply
Please submit the following documents:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information of three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$42,216 – $53,819
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Other
