Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Director of Admissions and Recruitment

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 16
Compensation: $67,975-$93,466. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Office of Admissions
Reports to: Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SA011FTEDIR
Location: Primarily on the Main Campus, or other locations as assigned

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is seeking a strategic, student-centered leader to serve as our Director of Admissions and Recruitment. This role provides vision and creative leadership for the College's recruitment strategy and admissions services, and oversees planning, implementation, compliance, and administrative management to support enrollment growth and student success. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services (EMSS), the Director serves on the EMSS Leadership Team and ensures recruitment and admissions efforts align with the College's mission, values, strategic priorities, and commitment to serving a diverse student population.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Strategic Leadership & Enrollment Planning

• Lead the development and execution of the College's annual recruitment plan in alignment with the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
• Collaborate with EMSS and campus leadership to analyze enrollment data, identify trends, and recommend effective recruitment and admissions strategies.
• Represent the College on school district committees and councils, partnering with Academic Affairs on joint evaluation, assessment, and placement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to national, regional, state, and local organizations that promote best practices in admissions and recruitment.
• Stay current on national trends through professional development, conferences, and industry engagement.

Operations & Department Management

Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, including:

• For-credit recruitment.
• Application processing.
• Dual-credit high school programs.
• College Operator services.
• International student services.

• Develop, implement, and assess office policies, procedures, and technology systems that support departmental and College goals.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and establish clear staff accountability measures aligned with admissions best practices.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate admissions staff.

Marketing & Institutional Image

• Partner with Marketing & Institutional Image Department to develop and implement print, web, email, and social media communication strategies that support recruitment goals and strengthen institutional branding.
• Collaborate on publications and materials designed to reach diverse student populations.
• Develop and oversee a student ambassador program to support recruitment efforts and service opportunities across campus.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services in support of College and EMSS strategic priorities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal & Relationship Building

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices that promote equity and student success.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and establish credibility with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Organization & Work Management

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Initiative & Professional Effectiveness

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in college admissions, with increasing levels of responsibility, including supervision of professional staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• Experience in a public two (2) year higher education institution.
• Experience collaborating with community partners to develop recruitment strategies and career-connected learning opportunities.
• Experience developing, managing, or utilizing a college recruitment CRM system.
• Experience with Ellucian student information systems.
• Experience serving a highly multicultural, first-generation, and financially fragile student population.
• Multilingual speaking and writing proficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week. Must be able to work variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours, frequent travel, and the ability to work them when required.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer