Admissions Specialist

Title: Admissions Specialist

VP Area: Graduate Enrollment Management

Department: Recruitment & Retention-GEM

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Off Months: N/A

Fixed Term End Date (if applicable):

Join us as an Admissions Specialist at Gonzaga University. As an Admissions Specialist reporting to the Associate Director of Recruitment at Gonzaga University, you'll be at the forefront of our dynamic graduate admissions process, playing a pivotal role in identifying, mentoring, and recruiting exceptional candidates who align with our mission.

Travel:
This role will allow for adventures both within and outside Washington state. As part of your role, you'll attend recruitment conferences and fairs and lead admissions events, providing you with the opportunity to explore new places and meet brilliant minds from across the United States.

Networking:
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of professionals where you'll have the chance to connect with individuals who share your passion for education and innovation. Expand your network, gain insights, and contribute to the growth of Gonzaga University on a national level.

Team Excellence:
Join our amazing team of dedicated individuals, including faculty program directors, deans, and other campus partners. Together, we'll empower you with the support and resources needed for your success. We're more than a team; we're a community that thrives on collaboration.

Diverse Opportunities Await:
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make an impact across various graduate markets and audiences. This vacancy will be recruiting for our graduate programs in the School of Business Administration and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

• 60% - Recruitment
  - Provide clear, timely, and intentional communication and follow-up with prospective students throughout the enrollment funnel, from initial inquiry through matriculation. Accurately track and manage prospective students at all stages, including inquiries, applicants in progress, submitted applications, admitted students, and unconfirmed deposits, to support enrollment goals and admissions targets. Deliver exceptional customer service and personalized guidance to prospective students and their supporters throughout the admissions process.
  
  Develop and maintain expertise in assigned academic programs and related industries to effectively communicate program value, career outcomes, and return on investment. Possess a thorough understanding of program learning outcomes and curriculum objectives, and clearly articulate how graduates can apply the knowledge and skills gained to advance their careers. Represent graduate programs at recruitment and outreach events, including graduate and professional fairs, corporate and community events, and on- and off-campus information sessions.
  
  Plan and execute both virtual and in-person recruitment activities, including information sessions, webinars, and Graduate Program Open House events.
  
  - (Essential)
• 15% - Strategy & Marketing Assistance
  - Collaborate with the Associate Director of Recruitment to develop and execute annual recruitment plans for assigned graduate programs. Recommend strategies, initiatives, and outreach efforts to achieve enrollment goals, while monitoring recruitment performance and pacing throughout the cycle. Analyze recruitment data and trends to identify opportunities for strategic adjustments and ensure progress toward enrollment targets. Review recruitment outcomes and historical data to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and propose new initiatives, events, and engagement strategies.
  
  Identify and evaluate new marketing opportunities, recruitment channels, partnerships, and promotional activities to increase program visibility, expand prospective student pipelines, and support long-term enrollment growth.
  
  - (Essential)
• 10% - Content Management
  - Assist in the development and management of recruitment communication plans for assigned graduate programs, ensuring messaging is targeted, timely, and aligned with the needs, interests, and motivations of key prospective student populations. Monitor and refine communication cadences throughout the recruitment cycle to support engagement, application completion, and enrollment conversion. Serve…