Fort Hays State University is seeking applications for the Admissions Counselor - Digital Recruiter opening. The Admissions Counselor - Digital Recruiter supports the admissions team by managing digital communication, organizing data, executing CRM processes, and executing recruitment-focused marketing tasks. This position requires a passion for higher education, strong digital recruitment experience, and a high level of enthusiasm and creativity. This position helps ensure prospective students and parents receive timely, engaging, and accurate communication throughout the recruitment cycle. The role works closely with the Admissions Engagement Coordinator to maintain workflows, support digital platforms, and assist with event planning and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, personable, and able to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated experience with a Customer Relationship Management system
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience in analyzing data, marketing, public relations, or related field
- Demonstrated experience with digital communication
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or six years of experience in lieu of degree
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Experience in marketing, public relations, or related field
- Experience in social media content delivery
- Experience in multimedia development
- Experience in Customer Relationship Management and Student Information Systems
Responsibilities:
- Support and work closely under the direction of the Admissions Engagement Coordinator.
- Create and update digital content, support workflow tasks, and help improve recruitment communications while maintaining CRM properties.
- Complete daily and weekly texting platform duties and implement training structure for admissions staff.
- Manage leads, applicants, and admit data imports, including ACT scores and Application for Admission records.
- Create and lead parent portal-focused emails, posts, and communications.
- Create and support email campaigns, digital content, and marketing materials for print and digital recruitment.
- Assist with basic website updates using Cascade CMS (training provided).
- Support social media posting and planning for recruitment initiatives.
- Assist with promotional product planning, ordering, and inventory.
- Participate in event planning committees and support logistics for recruitment events.
- Assist in executing marketing plans to promote event attendance and engagement.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Base Salary Information:
- Bachelor's degree - $39,000 per year
- Master's degree or higher - $42,000 per year
Priority Deadline: February 4, 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 references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Marissa Nuss, Search Committee Chair
785.628.5723
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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