Graduate Admissions Counselor & Recruitment Strategist

Notre Dame; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Graduate Admissions Recruiter to manage recruitment and admissions from inquiry through enrollment, develop and execute recruitment and communication strategies, counsel prospective students, and analyze Enrollment data to support goals.

The role involves independent relationship management, reviewing applications for completeness, guiding applicants, and coordinating graduate recruitment events in person and virtual, with collaboration across academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Minimum of one year experience in Higher Education Admissions or Recruiting (preferred).
• Ability to travel overnight and work non-standard hours.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds.
• Effective communication skills with prospective students of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, collaboration, planning, prioritization, and organization.
• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days if relocating.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned aspects of Graduate Student Recruitment and Admissions from inquiry through enrollment.
• Develop and execute recruitment and communication strategies.
• Counsel prospective students and evaluate application readiness and progression.
• Manage assigned recruitment initiatives and analyze Admissions and Enrollment data to support enrollment goals.
• Independently manage prospective student relationships and prioritize recruitment activities.
• Review applications for completeness and progression, evaluating materials against program requirements.
• Provide individualized guidance to prospective students throughout the recruitment and admissions process.
• Conduct strategic outreach via phone, email, SMS, virtual communication, and other approved channels.
• Manage strategies to move prospective students through key admissions stages and improve application completion and enrollment outcomes.
• Analyze admissions and enrollment information using institutional systems and CRM data.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute graduate recruitment events including information sessions, open houses, and virtual engagements.
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, marketing, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information for prospective students.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment and admissions processes and manage assigned projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s scope and institutional objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Planning

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Notre Dame in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Graduate Admissions Recruiter to manage recruitment and admissions from inquiry through enrollment, develop and execute recruitment and communication strategies, counsel prospective students, and analyze Enrollment data to support goals.

The role involves independent relationship management, reviewing applications for completeness, guiding applicants, and coordinating graduate recruitment events in person and virtual, with collaboration across academic