Admissions Specialist (6705)
About The Position
Friends University is seeking to fill an Admissions Specialist position in Wichita Kansas. The Admissions Specialist recruit new students for traditional undergraduate fine arts programs. Represents the University at high school visits, college fairs, etc. Plays a critical role in student and family visits to the campus and additional events. Communicating via phone, email, text, social networking and in person and/or visiting with counselors, teachers and coaches at high schools and community colleges. Limited travel to high schools and community colleges in and out of the state of Kansas. Attend recruiting fairs and other off-campus events. Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.
Requirements
- Well-developed public speaking, presentation, communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft environments including Word and Excel required.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
- Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional work experience in sales/promotion/public relations or related field preferred with the proven ability to meet goals.
- Knowledge of SCT Banner, sales force, and Microsoft office helpful.
- Bilingual in English-Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- recruit new students for traditional undergraduate fine arts programs
- Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs, etc.
- Plays a critical role in student and family visits to the campus and additional events.
- Communicating via phone, email, text, social networking and in person and/or visiting with counselors, teachers and coaches at high schools and community colleges.
- Limited travel to high schools and community colleges in and out of the state of Kansas.
- Attend recruiting fairs and other off-campus events.
Benefits
- flex work options
- up to 4 weeks of vacation
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- up to 13 1/2 paid holidays
- half day Fridays June through July
- up to 5% retirement matching
- free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
