Description

Position Overview

More than perhaps any other factor, the degree to which a university attracts and retains qualified students determines the success or failure of that institution. The Enrollment Management (EM) division is a key player in this activity and has a profound effect on the institution's success. The division is committed to developing a data-informed, forward-looking, comprehensive enrollment strategy that enables the institution to pursue strategic goals in an integrated and intentional manner.

Graduate Enrollment Management (GEM) reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. The GEM unit collaborates closely with all offices within EM, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (GPA), and Academic Success (AS) to ensure that prospective students, applicants, and program faculty and staff are supported during the graduate inquiry, application, admission, and new student enrollment process. The unit also ensures that policies for graduate admissions are upheld and formally admits graduate students on behalf of the GPA.

The Business to University (B2U) Recruiter will be responsible for the development and management of employer-university collaborations that expand access to KU graduate programs for working professionals. This role also serves as the primary liaison to corporate, nonprofit, and external collaborators, overseeing outreach, daily operations, and alignment between employer workforce development needs and KU's graduate academic offerings.

This role collaborates closely with the Associate Director for Graduate Student Recruitment to assess employer needs, identify aligned graduate programs, and streamline recruitment, communication, and operational processes that support employees who are upskilling or advancing their career goals through KU graduate education.

This position works directly with Human Resources (HR) leaders and organizational representatives to promote KU graduate program opportunities to their employees and support prospective and current students as they navigate application, enrollment, and academic processes.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers educational opportunities for employees.

Job Description

40% - Employer Relationships

• Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with employers.
• Conduct outreach, presentations, and informational meetings to understand employer needs and promote KU program offerings.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employer HR, talent development, and leadership teams.
• Plan and coordinate employer-specific events such as virtual or on-site events.
• Collaborate with academic units to collect data that support program alignment and employer-specific needs.
• Travel to career fairs, networking events, or HR fairs may be required.

30% - Program Coordination

• Manage operational processes related to employer intake, documentation, memorandum of understanding (MOUs), and student tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of employer activity using CRM systems.
• Coordinate with internal offices to ensure compliance with KU policies.
• Develop training resources for HR and talent development teams to ensure consistency across collaborations.
• Prepare reports on employer engagement and program impact for stakeholders and make recommendations for program modifications based on results.

20% - Recruitment & Student Support Collaboration

• Work with Graduate Recruitment Specialists (GRSs) and school-level contacts to design employer-specific recruitment strategies.
• Develop and refine outreach messaging and resource guides tailored to working professionals.
• Support employees of employer collaborators during inquiry, application, and enrollment stages.
• Monitor barriers or stop-out points for working professionals and recommend process improvements.

10% - Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the Associate Director for Graduate Student Recruitment to contribute to long-term strategy development for growing B2U collaborations.
• Identify opportunities for new organizations and collaboration models.
• Design and implement evaluation strategies to assess program outcomes and guide future development.

Position Requirements

1. Valid U.S. driver's license at the time of appointment.
2. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
3. Travel, evening, and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. At least one year of demonstrated experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with external stakeholders.
3. At least one year of excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations, as evidenced by application materials.
4. At least one year of strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, as evidenced by application materials.
5. At least one year of experience using CRM systems, databases, or project tracking tools.
6. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team as evidenced by application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins May 26, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.