The Office of Graduate Admission is looking for a positive, enthusiastic, data-driven self-starter with superior interpersonal and critical thinking skills to support graduate recruitment and admission. The Graduate Admissions Representative will provide a high contact, personalized admissions experience to prospective students to meet the graduate recruitment and enrollment management goals of the University. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the applicant pool for assigned programs, utilizing campus software systems for tracking students through the funnel and communicating with them via in person appointments, phone calls, virtual meetings, and email. This position is ideal for someone interested in an entry level position in higher education with opportunities for advancement.
A bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience in higher education recruitment or advising, sales or customer service positions.
Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students, faculty, staff and external contacts;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including strong public speaking skills;
Ability to exercise time management and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail;
Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses;
Ability to gather data, compile and analyze information and draw conclusions;
Ability to maintain confidential information with tact and discretion;
Mastery of basic skill level in Microsoft Office suite.