"Manager of Student Recruitment, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences"

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Hiring Department

Office of the Dean in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

Job Description

The School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Manager of Recruitment (1.0 FTE). This individual will lead all undergraduate recruitment for the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS) at UMKC. With a strategic focus on transfer and adult learners – who consistently make up around half of SESWPS’s undergraduate student population – this role drives the development and execution of data-informed outreach initiatives to support institutional enrollment goals. In collaboration with other faculty and staff, this individual will also contribute to school-wide efforts related to graduate recruitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all SESWPS recruitment and outreach programming, both on- and off-campus, ensuring alignment with broader university enrollment strategies;
• Lead a territorial management approach to engage prospective students, high schools, and community college partners, with a focus on increasing applications and yield from key regions;
• Collaborate with SESWPS faculty to maintain up-to-date program information, coordinate classroom visits, and align messaging in recruitment communications;
• Partner with SESWPS academic advisors to support prospective student engagement, streamline handoffs between recruitment and advising, and ensure a smooth enrollment experience;
• Supervise a full-time campus recruiter and a team of student ambassadors, fostering a collaborative and student-centered recruitment culture;
• Design and implement strategic recruitment plans based on institutional data and national trends to better reach and serve SESWPS’s diverse student populations;
• Oversee all undergraduate recruitment-related communications within the Slate CRM and outside of Slate, including email templates, phone scripts, workflows, and recipient selection;
• Establish a positive relationship with recruitment staff from the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and Science and Engineering (SSE) to provide preliminary advising for the 4+1 teacher education program;
• Consult with SESWPS Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, faculty and staff on graduate recruitment efforts and participate in school-wide efforts as needed;
• Work collaboratively with the Dean’s Office to create targeted, brand-aligned promotional materials for events, print, and digital campaigns; and
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience with student recruitment in the disciplines of Education, Psychology, Social Work, and related fields.
• Demonstrated professional leadership experience in higher education.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the below skills and competencies:

• Strategic planning and territorial recruitment
• Faculty and advisor collaboration
• Team leadership and staff development
• Communication and marketing coordination
• CRM systems (Slate) and data analysis
• Expertise in transfer and adult learner engagement
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated starting salary between $60,000 and $65,000 annually commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, submit application materials by September 5, 2025. Position will continue to accept and review applications until filled.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.