Graduate Admissions Coordinator

University of St. Thomas • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Admissions Coordinator serves as the primary admissions counselor and department liaison for graduate programs at the University of St. Thomas. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with academic departments, faculty, campus stakeholders, industry partners, and alumni to support graduate enrollment growth and partnership development. The coordinator will promote graduate degree, certificate, and professional development programs through strategic outreach initiatives, recruitment events, presentations, conferences, webinars, and targeted communication campaigns. Responsibilities include providing individualized admissions counseling, evaluating application materials and academic credentials, and guiding prospective students through the admissions process. The role also requires maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities, partnerships, prospect engagement, and enrollment outcomes using university systems and CRM, and representing the university at recruitment events, professional meetings, and community engagements. Additionally, the coordinator will assist with the cultivation of corporate and organizational partnerships that expand educational opportunities and contribute to graduate enrollment objectives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or recruitment
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with external partners, employers, community organizations, and prospective students.
• Strong communication, presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience developing outreach strategies and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Use of a personal vehicle and possession of a valid Texas Driver's License are required.

Nice To Haves

• Practicing Catholics who will advance the mission of the university are preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary admissions counselor/department liaison for graduate programs at the University of St. Thomas
• Develops and maintains relationships with academic departments, faculty, campus stakeholders, industry partners, and alumni to support graduate enrollment growth and partnership development.
• Promotes graduate degree, certificate, and professional development programs through strategic outreach initiatives, recruitment events, presentations, conferences, webinars, and targeted communication campaigns.
• Provides individualized admissions counseling, evaluates application materials and academic credentials, and guides prospective students through the admissions process.
• Maintains accurate records of recruitment activities, partnerships, prospect engagement, and enrollment outcomes using university systems and CRM
• Represents the university at recruitment events, professional meetings, and community engagements.
• Assists with the cultivation of corporate and organizational partnerships that expand educational opportunities and contribute to graduate enrollment objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level