Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Manhattan Area Technical College; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Area Technical College is seeking an Admissions & Recruitment Specialist to engage prospective students and guide them through the admissions process. The role involves coordinating events, communicating with applicants, and supporting enrollment goals on-site at the Main Campus.

The position requires regular travel for outreach activities and collaboration with multiple campus departments to ensure a positive, student-centered experience from inquiry to enrollment.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging prospective students and communicating with applicants.
• Ability to travel regionally for recruitment activities.
• Strong customer service mindset and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students throughout recruitment and admissions processes.
• Maintain communication with applicants and assist with admissions events.
• Travel regionally to high schools, career fairs, and community events.
• Represent Manhattan Tech at recruitment events, conferences, and outreach programs.
• Maintain accurate student records in admissions systems and CRM.

Job description

compensation offered will be based on candidates relevant education and experience. This position is compensated on a salary-basis equivalent to a 40-hour workweek at the hourly rate offered.

• Job Classification:**Staff
• Full-Time/Part-Time Status:**Full-Time
• Contract Duration:**Full-Time Regular Employment
• Compensation**Pay Grade 9 (Hourly Rate $18.40 - $27.50)
• Pay Amount:**Pay Grade 9 (Hourly Rate: $18.40 - $27.50) Actual

• Location:**Main Campus
• Reporting Relationship:**Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Job Description: Admissions & Recruitment Specialist Sept.2026

Primary Accountabilities

The Admissions & Recruitment Specialist serves as a key member of the Admissions and Recruitment team and supports the execution of enrollment strategies established by the Director of Admissions & Recruitment. This position is responsible for engaging prospective students throughout the recruitment and admissions process, maintaining communication with applicants, assisting with admissions events, supporting application processing activities, and fostering relationships with educational and community partners.

The Specialist works collaboratively with Student Success, Financial Aid, Academic Departments, Marketing, and other campus stakeholders to ensure a positive, student-centered experience from initial inquiry through enrollment. Responsibilities support the institution's enrollment goals, student engagement efforts, and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families throughout the admissions and enrollment process, providing guidance on admission requirements, program information, financial aid resources, and next step planning.

Conduct outreach to prospective students through phone calls, email, text messaging, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions to encourage application completion and enrollment.

Manage and travel throughout an assigned recruitment territory to develop relationships and conduct outreach activities, including high school visits, career fairs, community events, workforce development programs, classroom presentations, and other recruitment initiatives.

Regular local and regional travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.

Serve as an ambassador for Manhattan Tech by representing the institution at recruitment events, conferences, outreach programs, and community engagement activities, including evening and weekend events as needed.

Represent Manhattan Tech in complex discussions with potential students, parents, and external partners, requiring tact, diplomacy, and the ability to resolve concerns and reach mutually beneficial outcomes.

Advocate on behalf of the college to influence potential students and stakeholders, increase enrollment initiatives, and advance recruitment goals.

Present updates and recommendations to the Director of Admissions and college administration for the purpose of adapting recruiter messaging to improve recruitment methodologies and enrollment outcomes.

Conduct individual and group information sessions, campus tours, and enrollment appointments, both in person and virtually.

Support the Director of Admissions & Recruitment in executing enrollment and recruitment strategies designed to meet institutional enrollment goals.

Maintain accurate student records and activity documentation within admissions systems, CRM platforms, and student information systems.

Monitor application progress and proactively communicate with applicants regarding missing documentation and enrollment requirements.

Assist with application review and admissions processing activities according to established institutional procedures.

Support the planning, promotion, and execution of admissions events, campus visit programs, special enrollment initiatives, and recruitment campaigns.

Generate activity reports and maintain recruitment data to support enrollment tracking and reporting efforts.

Develop and maintain relationships with school counselors and teachers, college faculty, administrators, community leaders, workforce partners, and other referral sources to enhance awareness of Manhattan Tech programs and support enrollment growth.

Uphold compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Contribute to a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor in support o