Graduate Admission Recruiter

St Edwards University•Austin, TX

About The Position

St. Edward's University is seeking a Graduate Admission Recruiter to recruit qualified prospective students for its graduate programs. The recruiter serves as the primary contact from initial inquiry through enrollment, providing high-touch, consultative guidance to working professionals and adult learners as they explore academic opportunities, navigate applications, and pursue their goals. The role manages applicant funnels across assigned territories or student segments and uses multi-channel outreach, including phone, text, email, and events. The recruiter collaborates with faculty, academic leadership, and external partners to promote graduate offerings in the Munday School of Business, School of Health Sciences, and School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, contributing to institutional growth in alignment with the university’s Holy Cross mission. A bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience are required; a master's degree is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in higher education recruitment or admissions, corporate talent acquisition, consultative sales, or customer service.
Demonstrated experience with Slate, Salesforce, or similar higher education CRM platforms.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience recruiting prospective graduate students for master's or doctoral programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective graduate students across university graduate programs.
Use phone, text, and email follow-up strategies and outreach campaigns to engage prospective students and support enrollment outcomes.
Conduct student-centered, consultative conversations to understand educational and career goals, address questions and enrollment barriers, and guide candidates through application requirements and timelines.
Explain program curricula, flexible course formats, start terms, and career pathways using approved university resources.
Provide guidance on affordability, tuition, and basic financial aid or scholarship options, referring students to specialized campus offices when needed.
Manage applicant funnels in Slate, track student progress and communication histories, and schedule timely follow-ups.
Analyze territory and lead-management data, conversion metrics, speed-to-inquiry, and pipeline progress against enrollment goals.
Review admission applications, monitor completion statuses, and facilitate preliminary evaluation steps.
Identify program trends, applicant feedback, and market insights and recommend improvements to graduate recruitment initiatives.
Represent the university at corporate education events, graduate fairs, community partner events, and professional conferences.
Plan and lead virtual information sessions, webinars, and on-campus recruitment events.
Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, community colleges, and regional partners.
Partner with graduate program directors, academic deans, faculty, and administrative staff to align recruitment messaging, streamline admission workflows, and build community relationships.
Participate in team and enrollment management meetings to share performance insights and strategies for improving student experiences and operational effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned, trained for, and qualified to do.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage, with a Health Savings Account available.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pet insurance.
Annual leave and paid sick leave.
Retirement plan through TIAA, with a 5% employee contribution and 7% employer match.
Tuition benefits.
Paid holidays.
Services and discounts.