Position Description:  Fort Hays State University is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the University’s Office of Admissions.  The successful candidate will have a history of creating internal and external collaborative environments by promoting and supporting open dialogue in all aspects of their work.  The Director will work with all stakeholders to help the FHSU meet strategic enrollment goals.  The Director will be responsible for the development of professional staff members in the Office of Admissions; assign responsibilities; report on progress; evaluate performance; offer professional development; provide leadership for the university's prospective student recruitment and yield initiatives; participate in strategic enrollment planning, oversee admissions marketing, team building, goal setting, advising on recruiting policies and procedures, and assessment of Office of Admissions operations. 

Position Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff through leadership and build a positive and productive team
• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment, including competing priorities and deadlines
• Must have a strong customer service mindset
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with others in large and small groups
• Commitment to promoting diversity and to student development
• Evidence of good judgment and strong-decision-making skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Five years of professional work experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of high quality written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of FERPA and higher education regulations
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking to large and diverse audiences
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with established budgets
• Marketing experience

Appointment Date:  June 2019

Priority Application Deadline:  February 25, 2019.  Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Admissions and professional staff, their projects and responsibilities; review/approve requests for vacation/absence; ensure appropriate office coverage.
• Delegate, assignment and review work, make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to hiring, performance review, training and career development of personnel.
• Keep current with demographic and the ever-changing mediums of prospective student recruitment and engagement.  
• Manage all prospective and admitted students through the enrollment funnel and advise on improvements to operations.
• Provide leadership for all on and off-campus recruitment initiatives for all future Tigers. 
• Collaborate with the Chief Communications Officer in all recruitment marketing, social media, and communications including FHSU Viewbook, mailings, the Office of Admissions website; assist in prospect development and name purchasing strategies.
• Analyze data and provide assessment, long-range planning, team building, goal setting, and outcome measurement activities of the Office of Admissions.
• Lead weekly staff meetings in conjunction with admissions leadership staff; conduct semi-annual professional staff retreats; provide leadership to assistant directors who are new staff trainers.
• Be a Functional Lead for the University’s Implementation/development of a CRM system; Workgroup Co-Lead for new FHSU Strategic Enrollment Plan.
• Participate on various university committees and with external organizations, such as KACRAO.
• Support Assistant Vice President (AVP) in developing, evaluating, interpreting, and enforcing admissions policies, procedures, and strategies; in collaboration with the AVP, make or approve decisions which may establish or alter policies, procedures, or operations; participate in the development of the university-wide enrollment policy, as well as work closely with various offices across the university on recruitment, outreach efforts, and communications.
• Assist freshman with scholarship initiatives by collaborating with the AVP Enrollment Management, Office of Financial Assistance, Student Fiscal Services, Honors College, and academic departments.
• Coordinate, review, and collaborate with the Honors College for the Honors College application and review process.
• Direct and manage the Office of Admissions in compliance with student-athletes and the NCAA.

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dennis King
dking@fhsu.edu
785-628-4276

About Fort Hays State University:
Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment of more than 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and Virtual College enrollment at over 7,000).  Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate’s, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• College of Education
• College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
• Graduate School

Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.

About Hays, Kansas:
Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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