Senior Student Recruitment Specialist, UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies, 81391

School of Nursing and Health Studies - Student Services

Reporting to the School of Nursing & Health Studies (SoNHS) Director of Student Services, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing admissions and recruitment activities to meet enrollment goals and objectives, develop programs and initiatives to support the recruitment of first-time undergraduate students to UMKC for SoNHS.

The primary functions of this position include recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities like high school classroom visits, college fairs, department specific informational visits and more.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong knowledge of SoNHS programs, policies, awards, values, and distinctions.
• Develop, implement, and assess quarterly recruitment strategies, plans, and goals based on university data, trends, best practices, and market research.
• Implement recruitment initiatives, including but not limited to, high school visits, college fairs, community events, communication plans, and other initiatives focused on recruiting students interested in Nursing and Health Studies professions.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries through written form, phone, and in-person communications in a professional manner.
• Initiate and maintain positive professional relationships with prospective students, families, school/college counselors/advisors, and other school, agency, and community organizations.
• Counsel and communicate information about UMKC SoNHS requirements for admission. Communicate with applicants regarding application materials, admissions decisions and yielding to UMKC.
• Assist in creating content for publications, communication campaigns, mailings, etc.
• Demonstrate professional written and verbal/presentation skills, and present information at both on-campus and off-campus events. Communicate financial aid and scholarship information, deadlines, and processes.
• Maintain accurate reports related to school visits and other recruitment events, inquiry, applicant, and enrolled data, and communication efforts. Communicate regularly on planned activities.
• Function with a high level of autonomy, including setting accountability goals, while keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of progress to goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Six months to one year experience in Admissions or Higher Education is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with student recruitment and admissions practices, organizing events and programs, managing and interpreting data, strategic planning and data-informed decision making, and working independently.
• Valid driver's license without restriction
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as required.

$18.87 to $24.52 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Open until filled. For best consideration apply by October 19, 2025.

• Some travel required
• Personal vehicle and valid driver's license required for travel
• Evening and weekend work may be required

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.