Manager of Strategic Undergraduate Recruitment Events, UMKC Undergraduate Admissions, 96243

Undergraduate Admissions

The Manager of Strategic Undergraduate Recruitment Events plans and implements large scale recruitment programs for students in all stages of the enrollment funnel as well as events for high school and community college counselors to support university goals. The Manager will oversee operational, financial, and personnel functions related to these new events, will support existing Admissions programming, collaborate with other university academic units and departments and complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Additional duties include:

• Responsible for coordination and logistical execution of large-scale special recruitment programs as well as collaborative events hosted by the Office of Admissions. This includes all aspects of the special events: Admissions, external partner and student staffing, programming, prep, day of and post event logistics, coordinating with off-site vendors and venues and contracting.
• Responsible for coordination and logistical execution of counselor visit programs in the fall and spring semesters for high school and community college advisors. This includes all aspects of counselor event programming: Admissions, external partner and student staffing, programming, prep, day of and post event logistics, coordinating with off-site vendors and venues and contracting.
• Special event related communication: contributes to the development and execution of communication plans designed to drive engagement and maximize attendance at all special events. This includes working with the Senior Student Correspondence Manager on Slate event creation, invite queries and lists, invitation emails pre-event reminders and post event surveys. Additionally this role with partner with the CRM Operations Social Media Manager and colleagues in MCOMM to market events via social media and other channels.
• Responsible for all tasks for the annual UM Counselor Luncheons (12 per year) - invitation lists, facility reservations and food orders, staffing, programming and pre, day of and post event logistics. Will also be responsible for facilitating MOACAC CUBE event in years that UMKC hosts and will be the point person for all of UMKC's events as part of the NACAC 2027 conference hosted in Kansas City (6,000+ attendees).
• Assistance with existing on-campus events including delegation of major tasks as assigned by the Director of Admissions and the Assistant Director of Campus Visits. Ex: Commitment Day, Future Roo Day, Discover UMKC, etc...
• Develops and disseminates university information through presentations, communication plans, drip campaigns, publications, etc.
• Works collaboratively with university partners (academic units and campus departments) as well as community partners and organizations. Represents the Office of Admissions on university and/or community committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position includes some early morning, weekend and evening work.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master's Degree strongly preferred in Higher Education, Educational Administration, Student Personnel Administration, etc.
• 2-3 years of admissions, orientation, and/or new student programming preferred.
• Experience with large-scale event planning.

$52,915.20 - $60,000 annually commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

For best consideration, submit application materials by September 26, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until filled.

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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.

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