Area Admissions & Community Specialist, Department of Admissions

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. Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs. FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China. Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest. A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others. The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances. The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Click here to go back to the Job Listings. Visit the Fort Hays State University homepage at www.fhsu.edu.