Strategic Transfer Engagement & Recruitment Specialist

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks a Transfer Engagement Specialist to drive recruitment and support for prospective transfer students. You will engage with families and counselors, coordinate on- and off-campus activities, and tailor outreach using data-driven targeting.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will manage a recruitment territory, perform pre-transfer advising, and collaborate with departments to guide students through credit articulation and orientation, while travelling 25–50% as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required at the time of appointment.
• At least 3 months of public speaking or presentation experience in academic, volunteer, or professional settings as evidenced by application materials.
• Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to prospective transfer students from all walks of life and through different modalities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community colleges, academic advisors, and prospective students.
• Represent KU at community college fairs, transfer events, and on-campus programs.
• Conduct in-person and virtual pre-application advising sessions for prospective transfer students.
• Provide guidance on the admissions process, transfer credit evaluation, scholarships, and financial aid.
• Utilize data to track enrollment trends and refine recruitment strategies.
• Manage a recruitment territory, tracking prospective students and ensuring follow-up communications.
• Utilize Slate CRM to conduct targeted outreach efforts such as phone calls, virtual meetings, or in-person engagement.

Skills

Public speaking

Slate CRM

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

University of Kansas seeks a Transfer Engagement Specialist to drive recruitment and support for prospective transfer students. You will engage with families and counselors, coordinate on- and off-campus activities, and tailor outreach using data-driven targeting.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will manage a recruitment territory, perform pre-transfer advising, and collaborate with departments to guide students through credit articulation and orientation, while travelling 25–50% as