Admissions Officer

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Mid Level

Full-Time Admissions & Recruitment Officer Salary: $55,000.00

Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

Position Purpose:
The Admissions and Recruitment Officer is responsible for identifying, engaging, and enrolling qualified applicants, with a focus on expanding access for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities. This role combines strategic recruitment, targeted marketing, and personalized admissions.
The ideal candidate is comfortable speaking in front of groups of people and has the skill to manage processes with multiple steps. An employment history which includes community outreach, relationship building, and inclusive marketing practices, as well as a strong understanding of the barriers faced by marginalized populations in accessing post-secondary education and training.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations.
Ensure all recruitment and admissions activities follow ethical guidelines, avoiding any misrepresentation or undue pressure on applicants.
Provide clear, encouraging information about programs, benefits, and enrollment steps to prospective students and partners.
Guide applicants through the admissions process, including eligibility, financial aid, and application requirements.
Follow up with prospective students to ensure they feel supported from inquiry to enrollment.
Maintain records of outreach activities and track recruitment results to evaluate effectiveness.

Core Competencies

Relationship Building – Develops trust and rapport with individuals and organizations.
Ethical Practice – Upholds honesty, transparency, and applicant-centered practices in all recruitment and admissions activities.
Cultural Competence – Adapts and responds effectively to diverse cultural contexts.
Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, tailoring messages to different audiences.
Self-Motivation – Proactively identifies opportunities and follows through.
Results Orientation – Achieves recruitment goals while fostering inclusion.

Required Qualifications

Experience working with diverse and underserved communities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect across cultures.
Comfort with public speaking and representing an organization in community settings.
Strong organizational skills with reliable follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with local community resources and networks.
Background in outreach, admissions, or community engagement.
Bachelors degree in Human Services

Working Conditions:
Ability to work flexible hours. Some evenings and weekends for community events.
Ability to work in an office environment, but engaging with clients and social service organizations, may sometimes move into nonstandard workplaces.

Benefits:

Employer contributes to Health Savings Account (up to $2500/year)
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k)

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Pawsperity unleashes human potential through the art of pet grooming. Based in Kansas City, we are the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit grooming school across the country. Our transformative program breaks the cycle of generational poverty through extensive job training within a booming industry.

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