Office of Admission Graduate Assistant

Position Type:
Part-Time

Reports To:

Director of Admissions

Southwestern College is seeking an energetic and student-centered Admissions Graduate Assistant to support recruitment efforts and admissions operations. This position offers hands-on experience in higher education enrollment while pursuing graduate studies, along with a competitive assistantship package.

Job Summary

The Admissions Graduate Assistant plays a key role in supporting prospective students and families through the recruitment process. This individual assists with outreach, campus events, and daily admissions operations, while also representing Southwestern College at college fairs and recruitment activities during travel season.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment & Outreach

* Support admissions outreach efforts through lead and inquiry calls

* Communicate with prospective students and families via phone, email, and in-person meetings

* Meet with prospective students and families when admissions representatives are out of the office

* Assist with follow-up communication and relationship building throughout the enrollment funnel

Travel & College Fairs

* Assist with college fairs and recruitment activities during travel season, with some overnight travel required

* Represent Southwestern College professionally at off-campus events

Admissions Events

Provide support in planning and execution of major admissions events, including:

* Full Tuition Scholarship Competition(s)

* Explore More Day(s)

* Registration Day(s) (excluding June)

* Duties include event setup, on-site support, student/family engagement, and breakdown.

Operations Support

* Assist with daily admissions office operations as needed

* Support data entry, appointment scheduling, and general administrative tasks

* Collaborate with admissions staff to ensure smooth workflow and excellent customer service

* Managing social media, including the Facebook page for the next First year class

Position includes

* Full tuition waiver for online SC graduate program (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

* On-campus housing

* Meal stipend ($500 per semester)
* $5,000 stipend

Required Qualifications

* Acceptance into Southwestern College's Global/online graduate program

* Bachelor's degree

* Strong collaboration and organizational skills, attention to detail

* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for recruitment travel.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of prospective students, parents, Southwestern College faculty/staff and the public in the higher educational setting.

Preferred Skills (not required)

* Prior customer service, admissions, or student leadership experience

* Interest in higher education, enrollment management, or student services

Application Procedure

Please submit:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* 3 References - along with their current place of employment, contact info (email/phone #), and a brief description of your professional relationship with each person

Submit all materials via e-mail to:
Human Resources. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a candidate has been selected. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.