Campus Visit & Events Experience Lead

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking an Admissions Visit and Event Specialist to coordinate on- and off-campus recruitment events and support high-touch outreach to prospective students and families. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Visits and Events.

Responsibilities include planning events, delivering presentations, coordinating communications, and supporting campus recruitment initiatives, including weekend and evening duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Public speaking or presentations experience in academic, volunteer, or professional settings.
• Experience with effective communications in diverse contexts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement on-campus and off-campus events.
• Develop event timelines, logistics, and staffing with KU partners.
• Create event registrations and communications; track registrations in Slate.
• Conduct program evaluations and apply feedback for future events.
• Help coordinate agendas and presentations for visit readiness.
• Manage event budgets and expenses.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Associate's degree in communications or related field

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Slate CRM

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking an Admissions Visit and Event Specialist to coordinate on- and off-campus recruitment events and support high-touch outreach to prospective students and families. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Visits and Events.

Responsibilities include planning events, delivering presentations, coordinating communications, and supporting campus recruitment initiatives, including weekend and evening duties as needed.