Graduate Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support undergraduate recruitment and outreach within the School of Engineering. You will coordinate recruitment events, campus and high school visits, and summer camp activities while supervising student staff and aiding strategic enrollment initiatives.

You will work with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote the School of Engineering and support enrollment goals through hands-on program

Qualifications

• Graduate student at University of Kansas.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Strong written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support prospective student recruitment and outreach activities.
• Plan and facilitate campus visits, high school visits, and recruitment programs.
• Serve as a liaison with high schools, prospective students, campus partners, and student ambassadors.
• Assist with planning and execution of School of Engineering and Admissions recruitment events.
• Support summer camp operations, including participant services, logistics, staff coordination, and program delivery.
• Complete administrative and financial processes related to recruitment and outreach activities.
• Attend recruitment, admissions, and departmental meetings as required.
• Supervise, train, and schedule front desk student employees.
• Ensure effective front desk operations and customer service for visitors, students, and stakeholders.
• Manage office supplies, departmental communications, conference room scheduling, and lost-and-found procedures.
• Support admissions-related communications and mailings.
• Maintain outreach contact databases and recruitment records.
• Assist with development of marketing and recruitment materials.
• Analyze recruitment data and support strategies to improve outreach effectiveness and enrollment outcomes.
• Assist with planning and implementing recruitment initiatives that align with School of Engineering goals.
• Perform additional duties and special projects in support of departmental objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate student at University of Kansas

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support undergraduate recruitment and outreach within the School of Engineering. You will coordinate recruitment events, campus and high school visits, and summer camp activities while supervising student staff and aiding strategic enrollment initiatives.

You will work with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote the School of Engineering and support enrollment goals through hands-on program