Half (.Graduate Assistant - College of Graduate Studies, Graduate Admissions

Position: Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - College of Graduate Studies, Graduate Admissions
The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Overview

A Graduate Assistant in the Office of Graduate Admission will play a key role in supporting marketing, recruitment, and enrollment efforts aimed at attracting and converting prospective applicants to graduate programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to marketing and recruitment initiatives that showcase the College of Graduate Studies' programs and connect with potential students, while also participating in the application recruitment/completion process and accepted student conversion process.

This work requires significant effort, professionalism, and conscientiousness, and provides valuable, career-advancing experience in marketing, communications, and enrollment management.

Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Participate in the development and implementation of marketing strategies designed to engage prospective graduate applicants.

* Assist with recruitment and conversion activities, including phone call and email campaigns to applicants with incomplete applications and accepted students to support enrollment goals.

* Aid in the planning and implementation of direct marketing campaigns, ensuring communication with prospective applicants is clear, timely, and effective.

* Be available during scheduled shifts to provide information via phone or email to prospects, applicants, and accepted students, serving as an ambassador for the institution.

* Assist in the collection and maintenance of prospective student data, ensuring marketing databases are accurate and up to date.

* Provide support at recruitment events, both virtual and in-person, engaging with prospective students and promoting graduate programs.

* Contribute to content creation for communication channels including email, social media, and print materials.

* Conduct research and analysis related to prospective and current students to inform outreach strategies and office procedures.

* Assist with projects that impact daily policies and procedures, including research to support updates and implementation of new initiatives.

* Collaborate with team members on new initiatives and continuously improve outreach and recruitment efforts.

* Complete projects and assignments as needed for the Admissions Office.

* Serve as front desk backup support when needed.

* Assist and volunteer at College of Graduate Studies events as requested.

* Participate in the annual Student Arts & Research Symposium (STARS).