Admissions Counselor - Southern Regional, Office of Admissions

Department

Regional Admissions Recruitment

Job Posting Title

Admissions Counselor - Southern Regional, Office of Admissions

Job Description

Fort Hays State University is seeking applications for an Admissions Counselor who will recruit in the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. This full-time, 12-month position will be based from home and is responsible for a specific recruitment territory to support the University’s enrollment goals for on-campus, undergraduate students. These individuals will manage travel schedules, implement recruitment strategies and build relationships with high school and community college personnel. The selected individual will communicate with prospective students and other constituents using various forms of communication. Must have the ability to relate to diverse student populations and their family members. Qualified applicants will need to be passionate about higher education and provide dynamic presentations with a high level of enthusiasm and creativity. Extensive overnight travel and some evening and weekend work is required. This is a position built with flexibility for the most qualified applicant to be located in South-Central Kansas or Oklahoma.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or six years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Provide dynamic written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of FHSU’s academic programs and support services
• Experience working in a university setting within a division of Student Affairs
• Demonstrated ability to present to diverse groups

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and manage prospective students in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas by representing Fort Hays State University at high schools, community colleges, college nights, college fairs and other events. ​
• Manage personal recruitment territory, prioritizing outreach efforts with regard to presentations, seminars and providing weekly and monthly reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions.
• Establish and develop relationships with high school and community college personnel in effort to maintain consistent communication with constituents in the college decision-making process.
• Act as the lead recruiter for delivering FHSU information to all entities in specified recruitment region.
• Assist and monitor daily digital recruitment efforts. Assist the marketing coordinator as a counselor lead with digital workflows, content creation and student communication. Systems include but are not limited to Hubspot, WorkDay and/or Mainstay.
• Ability to travel by car and/or plane at a minimum of 4 weeks per semester. Travel would include the states of Oklahoma and Texas. Specific areas of focus include but not limited to Oklahoma City metro, Dallas and Amarillo metro areas.
• Collaborate with admissions administrative staff with regard to digital recruitment strategies and support.
• Provide extensive follow up with student prospects, which includes phone, email and other personal communication venues, in order to assist students from inquiry to enrollee. ​
• Assist, develop and distribute communication flow to prospective students and families. ​
• Be knowledgeable about all aspects of the admissions process for new students, including admissions policies and procedures, financial aid, costs, placement exams, registrations procedures, student housing etc.​
• Manage budgets related to appropriate travel and recruitment expenditures.
• Establish a safe, free from distraction, home working environment conducive of maintaining confidentiality of records. This remote space much have access to a secure high-speed internet connection in order to utilize university recruitment software.
• Must be able to utilize mobile phone, social media and various computer applications. (A university cell phone, laptop and office supplies will be provided to the selected candidate.)
• Must be able to provide a positive addition to the existing admissions team and provide a positive contribution toward the university enrollment goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Base Salary Information:

• Bachelor's degree - $39,000 per year
• Master's degree or higher - $42,000 per year

Priority Deadline: November 15, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a current resume. References may be requested from final candidates later in the hiring process.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Kyle Stacken, Search Committee Chair

kastacken@fhsu.edu

785.628.5722

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

About Us

Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs.

FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China.

Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest.

A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others.

The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances.

The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

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