Department

Admissions

Job Posting Title

Area Admissions & Community Specialist, Department of Admissions

Job Description

The Area Admissions & Community Specialist is responsible for developing and recruiting students to FHSU, and curating relationships in southwest Kansas communities. This position will keep informed of community needs and develop regional sensitive strategies that will ultimately facilitate future enrollments. The Higher Education Opportunity Center has office hours Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm, when the position is not traveling. Traveling includes regular trips in southwest Kansas and to Hays.  The individual selected for the position must live near Garden City, KS.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or six years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience working in education

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• History of community involvement

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment of campus and online students

  • The position serves as the main contact for the population in Southwest Kansas

  • Communicate academic, scholarship, and financial opportunities to students

• Community relationship management

  • Attend Garden City Community College’s Presidents Round Table

  • Establish links and build relationships with all people in Southwest Kansas

  • Actively pursue opportunities that involve FHSU in the community/region through sponsorships or presentations

  • Publicize the Center to local and regional communities

  • Serve as consultant to all local school districts regarding higher education issues

  • Attend and participate in scheduled on-campus (Hays, KS) meetings, programs and events

• Research and advise on issues relating to the Hispanic community

  • Monitor national, regional, and local trends

  • Research and recommend outside grant and scholarship program opportunities

  • Organize focus groups to provide assessment and monitor educational needs

  • Monitor grant opportunities

• Working with University Relations and Marketing, develop marketing plan

  • Spanish advertising, billboards, radio, television, sponsorships, bus trips, email, web site, Facebook, etc.

  • Advise on placement and cultural opinions

• Provide programs that educate all students and families on information regarding how to apply for admission, scholarships and financial assistance to FHSU

Salary and Benefits: Salary is based educational qualifications and experience. To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Appointment Date: The preferred start date is July 20, 2026.

Priority Deadline: June 14, 2026. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants must submit letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above, a current resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. 

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dennis King, Search Committee Chair

dhking@fhsu.edu

785.628.4276

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

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

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.