Graduate Admissions Associate: Prospective Student Outreach

University of South Dakota; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota is looking for Graduate Assistants to support undergraduate admissions operations in Vermillion, SD. You will help with outreach to prospective students, handle inquiries, and guide families through the admissions process.

Collaborating with the admissions team on special projects, preparing communication materials, and maintaining accurate records will be important parts of the role. On-site work and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a USD graduate program and availability to work on-site in Vermillion, SD.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills; comfortable with prospective students and families.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities; handle multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Willingness to learn admissions systems and databases.
• Professionalism and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with prospective students and families.
• Support territory management and special admissions projects.
• Respond to inquiries via email and phone.
• Assist with admissions application review process.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Admissions databases

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in USD graduate program

Tools

Admissions databases

CRM software

Job description

The University of South Dakota is looking for Graduate Assistants to support undergraduate admissions operations in Vermillion, SD. You will help with outreach to prospective students, handle inquiries, and guide families through the admissions process.

Collaborating with the admissions team on special projects, preparing communication materials, and maintaining accurate records will be important parts of the role. On-site work and excellent communication are essential for success.