Larkin Enrollment Specialist

Job Title:
Enrollment Specialist
Department: LU Office for Student Access and Success, Admissions Department
Primary Reporting Relationship: LU Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions Reports for supervision, performance evaluation, and administrative oversight.

Secondary Reporting Relationship: SDM Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services for guidance, coordination, and accountability.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Winter Gardens, FL
Anticipated

Start Date:

11/2026

Position Summary

The Enrollment Coordinator supports prospective, admitted, and newly enrolled students from initial inquiry through matriculation. The position combines admissions coordination with cross-trained student access and success support, including applicant communication, application processing, recruitment activities, enrollment documentation, and student-system updates. The Coordinator provides timely, accurate, and student-centered service while working closely with the enrollment team to meet recruitment and enrollment goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to prospective, applicant, and admitted student questions by phone, email, virtual meeting, and in person; explain admissions requirements, deadlines, application status, and next steps.
• Review applications and supporting documents for completeness; track missing items, admissions decisions, deposits, and matriculation requirements.
• Maintain accurate applicant and student records in admissions, customer relationship management, and student information systems; complete routine data entry, updates, and quality checks.
• Guide students through enrollment processes and connect them with the appropriate admissions, financial aid, registrar, or student support team member when specialized assistance is required.
• Support interview days, information sessions, open houses, recruitment fairs, orientation, and other enrollment events, including registration and follow-up communications.
• Assist with recruitment communications and marketing materials for email, web, social media, presentations, flyers, and newsletters in accordance with University branding and approval processes.
• Track recruitment activity, applicant movement, enrollment requirements, and related data; prepare routine reports and identify records requiring follow-up.
• Coordinate the ordering, inventory, and distribution of recruitment and event materials; assist with approved budget and expense tracking.
• Protect confidential student and applicant information and follow FERPA, University policies, admissions standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-training and provide team coverage across enrollment functions during peak periods or staff absences.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and the needs of the University.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of administrative, admissions, enrollment, student services, customer service, or related experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills with a student-centered service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and pay close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to learn admissions, CRM, and student information systems.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and as part of a cross-trained team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to recruitment events as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education admissions, enrollment management, or student services,…