Director of Recruiting

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About This Role

The Director of Recruiting is a leadership role at Kansas State University Salina, shaping how learners discover, engage with, and ultimately choose the campus. This role leads innovative, data-informed recruitment strategies across undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit programs. The Director works closely with faculty, academic leadership, marketing, and university enrollment partners to align outreach, messaging, and learner experience with workforce demand and institutional priorities. This position is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking enrollment leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationship-building, and execution—and who is motivated by connecting learners to meaningful educational pathways. This position is ideal for an individual looking to make a large impact, grow their professional skills, and be a part of redefining higher education.

About Us

Kansas State University Salina is leading the way in aviation and technology. Our expertise is anchored in spatial computing, advanced air mobility, and autonomous systems. At the end of the day, we’re here to impact the future and the lives of learners in Kansas and across the globe. The K-State Salina recruitment team is a dynamic, highly influential unit on campus, shaping the student body through active recruitment strategies.

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 bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in recruitment, sales, client management, or a related field
    • Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.

      The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the strategic, financial, leadership and operational skills essential for directing complex academic student services functions. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

  • Valid driver's license required upon hire and must be maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.  
  • Strong knowledge of best practices in recruitment, outreach, and learner engagement. 
  • Proven ability to innovate and adapt to changing student and institutional needs.  
  • Success as a collaborator with strong interpersonal skills. 
  • Demonstrated experience integrating recruitment related technologies into an active enrollment process.  
  • Familiarity with leading CRM software. 
  • Experience managing a budget. 

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application Window

Applications will close on March 1, 2026. 

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$58,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications

 

 

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