University Employment

Baker University seeks qualified applicants to fill two Enrollment Recruiter positions located at the Overland Park, KS, campus. The Enrollment Recruiter is an essential position responsible for generating enrollment and processing prospective-student leads for online and graduate programs, using the highest level of customer service through effective phone, email, SMS (text), and face-to-face communications. These essential duties require independent thinking and decision-making skills based on the needs of a diverse adult and nontraditional prospective-student populations. The Enrollment Recruiter assists students through complex scenarios including informing them of academic program options, admissions requirements, program costs, and application processes.

Enrollment Recruiters work collaboratively and independently with other departments that assist in the admission process, including the business office, financial aid, academic advising, faculty inquiries, and the registrar.  Many aspects of enrollment management and recruitment require independent critical-thinking skills to analyze prospective student interests and available academic programing. This individual serves as the primary contact with prospective students during the early stages of enrollment and is critical in transitioning students from prospective students to enrolled students.

This is a 40-hours-per-week salaried position with benefits.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required. Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software and database applications and have excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to work irregular hours as needed, including evenings and weekends is required. Must have a clear driving record, be able to operate a motor vehicle, and travel up to 500 miles when needed.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for distances up to 500 feet.

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

To apply, please complete the online application by clicking the orange “Apply Online” button and attach a cover letter and resume. Documents may also be mailed to Baker University, Human Resources Department, PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or employment@wildcat.bakerU.edu. Attachments must be in MS Word or Adobe.pdf formats. Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accounting and Management Emphasis

Baker University’s Business and Economics Department seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of business and accounting, beginning August 2023. Along with a passion for undergraduate teaching and an appreciation for the role of the business curriculum in a liberal arts setting, a strong candidate will have teaching expertise in accounting and management, along with other business topics. Strong candidates will also show evidence of successful teaching and effective support and guidance for students pursuing internships, and display an eagerness to actively engage with the Kansas City area business community. A master’s-level degree in business or a related field is required, along with relevant work experience. CPA, CMA, and/or PhD preferred. Applicants should not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). 

Founded by a Methodist bishop in 1858, Baker is the oldest university in Kansas. The Department is part of the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, located in Baldwin City, Kansas (residential four-year campus). The Department offers majors in accounting, business, economics, international business, and sports administration. The Department is also an important contributor to the data analytics and pre-law interdisciplinary minor programs. 

This position is tenure-track and at the assistant professor rank. The full-time teaching load at Baker’s Baldwin City campus is 4 + 4 (two-semester calendar). Eligible candidates will be considered based on their (1) teaching experience, (2) demonstrated ability to foster student engagement and success, and (3) ongoing professional learning. 

A description of the accounting program at the College of Arts and Sciences is available at bakerU.edu/accounting and the business program at bakerU.edu/business. Courses that this position will be asked to cover will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, but should overlap with at least some of the following topics: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Fundamentals of Management, Human Resource Management, Ethics in Business, and possibly some advanced accounting, data analytics, or quantitative methods topics. 

To begin the application process, please complete the “Online Application” form (see link at top of the page). Note that you can skip the “Employment Experience,” “Education,” and “References” sections by uploading documents at the bottom of the form. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, and names with contact information for three references. Queries regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Judith Smrha, Chair of the Business and Economics Department and Search Committee Chair (jsmrha@bakeru.edu). Review of applications will begin October 1, 2022, continuing until the position is filled. EOE.