Enrollment Coordinator (Per Diem) - Graduate Business Programs

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University is seeking an Enrollment Coordinator (Per Diem) to support graduate business programs, working with the Graduate Admissions office on onboarding, enrollment management, and retention.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year in higher education or related work, and strong organizational and communication skills. Up to 35 hours/week, with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year in higher education, student services, recruitment, or advising.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with student information systems and CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support graduate programs with onboarding, enrollment management, and retention.
• Advise prospective and admitted students on program options and sequencing.
• Coordinate 4+1 program onboarding and pipeline documents.
• Plan and present information sessions (in person and virtual).
• Monitor enrollments, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Assist with space planning and course capacity management.
• Support retention initiatives through proactive outreach and collaboration with staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

CRM familiarity

Student information systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM tools

Student information systems

Job description

Job Description

Montclair State University’s Feliciano School of Business is seeking an Enrollment Coordinator (Per Diem) to support graduate business programs, including MBA, Analytics and Accounting Programs. The coordinator will work closely with the Graduate Admissions office to provide critical support across student onboarding, enrollment management and retention. The ideal candidate is organized, detail- and data-oriented, and enjoys working with prospective and admitted students. The outline below highlights primary duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Student Support and Advice

• Provide guidance on program sequencing, course options, and scheduling logistics for prospective and newly admitted students.
• Advise prospective 4+1 students to discuss program eligibility and options
• Manage and update 4+1 programs pipeline documents to onboard students

Information Sessions & Event Management

• Plan, schedule, and present content during in-person and virtual information sessions.
• Track attendance, follow-up with participants, and assist with conversion to enrollment.
• Support recruitment events, executive speaker series, and new student orientations.

Student Onboarding & Registration Support

• Assist newly admitted students through orientation and first-semester registration.
• Code students appropriately in student systems and coordinate with advisors and the registrar to resolve registration issues.

Enrollment Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor new student course enrollments
• Present program enrollment outlook reports and analyze data
• Assist with classroom space planning and course capacity management
• Generate combined bachelor’s to master’s (4 +1) student reports and monitor and communicate with students in the pipeline

Student Engagement & Retention Support

• Support student progress and retention in programs through proactive outreach, communication, and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and staff to connect students with appropriate resources and support services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of experience in higher education, student services, recruitment, or advising
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities independently
• Familiarity with student information systems and CRM tools preferred
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff
• Up to 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Flexibility will be required for occasional evening or weekend events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with graduate business programs or recruitment
• Knowledge of course registration, enrollment reporting, and onboarding processes
• Comfortable presenting at information sessions or events

Salary Range

$23.00-$26.00 Hourly

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but notlimited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

Department

MBA Program (Temporary)

Position Type

Hourly - Temporary

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of educational programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of educational programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/