Admissions and Recruitment Manager

Position Overview

Job Description

Admissions Management

• Managing day-to-day admissions operations, including inquiry tracking, application coordination, file preparation, interview scheduling, decision workflows, and communication with applicants.
• Conducting transcript evaluation, prerequisite review, course exception submissions for review and verification of admissions requirements for applicants.
• Maintaining accurate and timely data within CRM systems and dashboards to monitor applicant progress and overall cycle metrics.
• Collaborates with the Admissions Committee and prepares applicant materials for faculty review.
• Provide advising and guidance to prospective and current applicants regarding admissions requirements, prerequisite coursework, and application competitiveness.
• Deliver constructive feedback to applicants seeking to strengthen future applications.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, KU School of Pharmacy Dean’s Office.

Recruitment Strategy & Outreach

• Executing recruitment initiatives designed to meet enrollment goals, as directed by the Director of Admissions & Recruitment.
• Includes regular travel within Kansas and surrounding states and regional travel to support recruitment events and outreach activities.
• Representing the School at middle and high schools, college fairs, transfer institution programs, conferences, and community outreach events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with pre-pharmacy advisors, community partners, campus offices, and organizations to support recruitment and pipeline development.
• Planning and coordinating on-campus and virtual recruitment programs such as preview days, information sessions, applicant visit experiences, school tours, workshops, summer camps, and early-engagement activities.
• Collaborating with School and University Communications to develop recruitment materials including brochures, presentations, digital resources, and event materials.
• Supporting the maintenance and updates of website content and CRM communication workflows.
• Collecting, tracking, and analyzing recruitment data to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and inform adjustments to recruitment strategies.

Other Duties

• Assisting with School initiatives, special projects, and committee assignments as directed.
• Representing the School professionally in all interactions with students, families, advisors, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting operational needs and School-wide activities that align with the mission and goals of the School of Pharmacy.