Senior Admissions Officer, School of Nursing
About The Position
The School of Nursing Admissions Office is responsible for marketing and recruitment for Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post Master's Certificate (PMC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. The Admissions Office communicates with prospective students by phone, answers messages sent to [email protected] mailbox, travels to local and national student recruitment events, hosts in-person and virtual events for prospective students, updates the MN, MSN, PMC and DNP admission pages, processes MN, MSN, PMC and DNP applications, and communicates admission decisions (admit, deny, waitlist) to applicants. This role is critical in supporting the strategic enrollment goals of the School of Nursing, focusing on marketing priorities and processing applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Demonstrated experience engaging prospective students through multiple channels - in-person, phone, email, and virtual.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel and work occasional nights/weekends for recruitment events.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- 3-5 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, recruitment, or student services in higher education.
- Experience planning and supporting recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Travel both locally and nationally to represent the School of Nursing at recruitment events, conferences and partner institutions.
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of information sessions and on-campus events to promote MN, MSN, PMC and DNP programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, delivering accurate information via phone, email, virtual platforms, walk-ins, and the VUSN website.
- Manage and update application materials and systems for MN, MSN, PMC, and DNP programs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Process applications and coordinate review workflows in partnership with Academic Directors.
- Communicate admissions decisions to applicants in alignment with established policies and timelines.
- Oversee the lifecycle of the admissions process within the Slate system and manage data reporting on admissions data.
- Act as a liaison between prospective students and Academic Directors, facilitating communication, clarifying program details, and supporting applicant progression.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams to align recruitment messaging and admissions processes.
- Provide excellent customer service to enhance the applicant experience from inquiry through enrollment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support enrollment and programmatic goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
