The Office of Admissions reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management which includes the following functional units: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Information Systems and the Office of the University Registrar, Enrollment Management Communications and Graduate Enrollment Management. Enrollment Management is committed to hiring candidates from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

The Office of Admissions is responsible for domestic undergraduate admissions for both freshman and transfer students. The Office of Admissions coordinates the overall recruitment strategy for KU including travel, on and off campus events, prospect data entry, application processing, transfer credit evaluation, communications.

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 can articulate the values and objectives of the University of Kansas to attract, recruit, admit and enroll a high quality and diverse student population to meet the enrollment goals of KU. The admissions team is highly trained in university information, recruitment tactics, and diversity/social justice work 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 Freshmen Recruitment or Associate Director for Diversity and Access Initiatives who seeks to expand a cohesive, inclusive, and productive team. Position(s) reporting to the Associate Director for Diversity and Access Initiatives will have a specific focus on recruiting in territories with high populations of underrepresented/historically underserved students

Duties include communicating daily and building relationships both in person and virtually with prospective students and families and school counselors, managing correspondence, coordinating on- and off-campus recruitment responsibilities, and organizing a travel schedule. Admissions representatives are responsible for interpreting data to tailor outreach efforts to students in assigned territories with the goal of elevating KU’s market position and profile. Extensive travel may be required within the representative’s recruitment territories. Evening and weekend work may be required at certain times of the recruitment cycle. Personal KU experience and general knowledge of the university are required.

Candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The University of Kansas offers generous time off, retirement matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, wellness incentives and tuition reimbursement.