Tour And Recruitment Specialist
The Tour and Recruitment Specialist is a key member of the Enrollment Management / Admissions team and plays a vital role in welcoming prospective students and families to campus while supporting the admissions team in recruitment initiatives. This position combines event coordination with student outreach, ensuring every campus visitor has a positive, informative, and engaging experience that reflects the college's values and opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum High School diploma, AAS Degree preferred
- Ability to engage and connect with diverse student populations and families.
- Excellent organizational and event-planning skills with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment event.
- Experience in customer service, recruitment, or higher education (preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Employment is dependent upon a pre-employment background screening
Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer workAbility to lift, set up and transport recruiting displays, promotional items, and College simulatorsIndoors, environmentally controlledAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of timeOccasional stress due to deadlines and / or dealing with unpleasant or angry peopleJob Duties
Essential Functions
Coordinate and manage individual and group campus visits, tours, and special events.Serve as a primary contact for prospective students and families during their campus visit experience.Present information about academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, and student life in a clear and engaging way.Support recruitment activities, including high school visits, college fairs, and community events.Train, supervise, and schedule student ambassadors or tour guides as we renew and build this program.Support planning and execution of large-scale admissions events such as open houses, Jr / Sr Days, and Registration Days.Collaborate with marketing staff to promote recruitment events and create student-focused materials.Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes.Collect visitor feedback and track data on tours and recruitment activities to inform future strategies.Provide personalized follow-up communication to prospective students and families before and after campus visits.Collaborate with admissions counselors and campus departments to create a welcoming, well-organized visit experience.Work with academic departments and campus offices to highlight specific programs and resources during tours and events.Assist with general admissions office support, including answering inquiries by phone, email, or in person.Assist admissions staff with college representation at college fairs, trades shows, and events, if needed.Maintain accurate records of visits and recruitment activities to support admissions goals.Demonstrate a daily commitment to Fort Hays Tech | North Central's Mission, Vision, and ValuesOther duties as assigned by the President or designeeCompensation
12-Month PositionCompensation based on experienceVacation per FH Tech | NC policyMedical leave per FH Tech | NC policyMedical Benefits Package125 Benefit PackageKPERSApplicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts (if applicable), and contact information for three professional references, and apply online.
Questions should be directed to Lois Hanel, Search Liaison, at 785-738-9060. Position open until filled.
Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE / AAE