Recruitment, Communications Alumni Relations Coordinator

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The Recruitment, Communications & Alumni Relations Coordinator supports the Institute of Human Nutrition’s recruitment, communications, marketing, and alumni engagement initiatives. Approximately 45% of the position is dedicated to recruitment for the Master of Science in Human Nutrition program, 40% supports communications and marketing for the Institute, and 15% focuses on alumni engagement and relationship-building.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and the MS Program Director, the Coordinator collaborates closely with the MS Program Assistant, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and University partners to recruit prospective students, maintain the Institute’s digital presence, develop communications materials, strengthen alumni engagement, and promote the Institute’s academic programs, continuing education activities, research initiatives, and events.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative professional with experience in higher education recruitment, communications, digital marketing, and relationship management.

• Coordinate recruitment activities for the MS in Human Nutrition program, including prospective student communications, admissions outreach, and applicant engagement.
• Manage recruitment communications through the Institute’s CRM and email marketing platforms, including inquiry responses, email campaigns, and event follow-up.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person recruitment events, webinars, information sessions, graduate fairs, and campus visits.
• Develop recruitment materials including brochures, presentations, digital advertisements, and informational resources.
• Collaborate with the MS Program Director and admissions staff to support enrollment management strategies and applicant conversion.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and generate reports on recruitment activities and enrollment trends.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries and provide information regarding admissions requirements, program offerings, and student resources.
• Assist with admissions communications and special recruitment initiatives as assigned.

• Coordinate communications and marketing initiatives that promote the Institute’s academic programs, continuing medical education programs, research activities, faculty accomplishments, and community engagement efforts.
• Maintain and update the Institute’s websites, ensuring content is accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with University branding standards.
• Develop and manage content for social media platforms, including calendars, creating posts, monitoring engagement, and supporting audience growth.
• Create and distribute email newsletters, announcements, and marketing campaigns using approved communication platforms.
• Design and coordinate promotional materials including flyers, brochures, presentations, digital graphics, and event materials.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to highlight Institute news, publications, awards, educational programs, and special events.
• Assist with photography, video coordination, and other multimedia projects that support Institute communications.
• Monitor website and social media analytics and recommend strategies to improve engagement and communications effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and visual identity across all Institute communications.

• Coordinate alumni communications, including newsletters, announcements, alumni spotlights, and event promotions.
• Maintain alumni contact information and assist with the development of alumni engagement strategies.
• Support planning…