Regional Admissions Counselor, Northeast Region

Department

Regional Admissions Recruitment

Job Posting Title

Regional Admissions Counselor, Northeast Region

Job Description

Fort Hays State University is seeking applications for an Admissions Counselor who will recruit and manage prospective students in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, eastern Nebraska and South Dakota. This full-time, 12-month position will be based from home and is responsible for a specific recruitment territory to support the University's enrollment goals for on-campus, undergraduate students. These individuals will manage travel schedules, implement recruitment strategies and build relationships with high school and community college personnel. The selected individual will communicate with prospective students and other constituents using various forms of communication. Must have the ability to relate to diverse student populations and their family members. Qualified applicants will need to be passionate about higher education and provide dynamic presentations with a high level of enthusiasm and creativity. Extensive overnight travel and some evening and weekend work is required. This is a position built with flexibility for the most qualified applicant to live in Northeast Kansas, or the states of Nebraska, Iowa, or Missouri.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Benefits : To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Base Salary Information :

Priority Deadline : October 7, 2025. 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 references.

Applicant documents must be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding this information, please contact :

Kyle Stacken

kastacken@fhsu.edu

785.628.5722

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 - 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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