Associate Director, College and External Recruitment

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an Associate Director, College and External Recruitment to serve as the primary coordinator of recruitment activities outside of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, with emphasis on academic college recruitment teams and campus partners and the Alumni Association.

The role involves on-site work at Kansas State University and requires a strong background in higher education recruitment, with a focus on developing partnerships across college units and

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Nine years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience in higher education recruitment and admissions, student affairs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities outside of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, with emphasis on academic college recruitment teams and campus partners and the Alumni Association.
• Collaborate with campus partners and the Alumni Association to advance recruitment goals.
• Ensure compliance with state and institutional requirements for recruitment activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

• Bachelors Degree

Associate Director, College and External Recruitment

Kansas State University

About This Role

This position would serve as the primary coordinator of recruitment activities conducted outside of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, with particular emphasis on academic college recruitment teams and campus partners and the Alumni Association.

About Us

Recruitment and Admissions promotes student success by engaging future, new and current students and families with the K-State community in a spirit of inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Nine years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of relevant experience in higher education recruitment and admissions, student affairs

• other relevant educational experiences

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: September 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$72,000-$75,000