UNIV-- Admissions Recruiter/Recruitment Coordinator- COM DO - Student Affairs

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

8d•$40,086 - $68,136

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Recruitment Coordinator develops, implements, and supports strategic recruitment and outreach initiatives for the MUSC College of Medicine. As a primary representative of the Office of Admissions, the coordinator supports prospective student engagement, applicant advising, recruitment communications, event coordination, and enrollment activities to attract and enroll a qualified applicant pool aligned with the College’s mission and strategic enrollment goals. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, pre-health advisors, community organizations, and institutional partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and improve the prospective student experience. It includes recruitment travel locally, statewide, regionally, and occasionally nationally, as well as participation in evening and weekend programs and events as required. The role also supports admissions operations, data and reporting, visitor services, the Student Ambassador Program, and College of Medicine events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of experience in student services programs.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel locally, statewide, regionally, and occasionally nationally using a personal vehicle.
Computer literacy.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to present effectively to multiple audiences.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.
Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously with attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and respond to inquiries, communications, emails, and requests in a timely manner.
Ability to analyze recruitment data and prepare reports to support strategic enrollment planning.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when interacting with prospective students and stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or database management systems is preferred.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including frequent sitting, standing/upright work, walking, and hand and arm movements; continuous indoor work; and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical education, higher education admissions, or pre-health advising.
Knowledge of medical school admissions processes, applicant recruitment strategies, and enrollment management practices.
Experience coordinating recruitment events, outreach initiatives, or student engagement programming.
Familiarity with Anthology, Ellucian, Slate, or similar CRM and admissions platforms.
Experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, higher education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and support recruitment and outreach initiatives for college and post-baccalaureate students.
Represent the College of Medicine at recruitment fairs, conferences, pre-health programs, information sessions, career fairs, community events, and professional meetings.
Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators, alumni, community organizations, and partner institutions.
Conduct outreach and maintain communication with prospective applicants, feeder schools, and institutional partners through email, phone, virtual meetings, and other platforms.
Support pathway, pipeline, applicant-conversion, and enrollment-yield initiatives.
Travel to recruitment activities locally, statewide, regionally, and occasionally nationally.
Deliver presentations and information sessions on admissions, academic programs, and student resources.
Develop and distribute recruitment communications, presentations, promotional materials, and digital content in collaboration with the COM Communications team.
Assist with website updates, digital campaigns, virtual engagement, and social media outreach.
Coordinate communications related to recruitment events, admissions programming, and prospective student engagement.
Use CRM and admissions systems to manage recruitment communications, engagement, event tracking, and reporting.
Maintain accurate recruitment, applicant communication, outreach, and event participation records.
Track and analyze recruitment activities and outcomes; assist with annual assessments, reports, and related documentation.
Recommend recruitment process improvements based on data, outcomes, and enrollment trends.
Collaborate with and support the MUSC University Council of Recruitment and Admissions (UCRA).
Advise prospective college and post-baccalaureate students on admissions requirements, application timelines, financial assistance resources, institutional policies, and educational opportunities.
Provide accurate, timely, student-centered guidance throughout the recruitment and admissions process.
Coordinate and maintain the Office of Admissions advising scheduling software.
Coordinate campus visits, information sessions, interview days, tours, and recruitment events to provide a positive visitor experience.
Coordinate event logistics and stakeholder participation, including scheduling, communications, and event support.
Coordinate the Student Ambassador Program, including selection, training, and scheduling of ambassadors.
Coordinate or support recruitment programs, workshops, outreach initiatives, and admissions-related events.
Assist with the Admissions Interview Day program and support events such as Second Look Weekend, Graduation, New Student Orientation, and Match Day.
Participate in evening and weekend recruitment programs, special events, and off-campus outreach as required.
Collaborate with admissions, student affairs, academic affairs, and institutional partners on recruitment operations and enrollment initiatives.
Assist with recruitment planning, event coordination, communication management, reporting, and office operations.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies and applicable admissions standards.
Perform additional admissions, recruitment, and student services duties as assigned.