Graduate Admissions Manager - Enrollment & Experience

nextSource; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discount program

STD & LTD

Job summary

nextSource is seeking an Admissions Manager for Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions to oversee recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities. You will manage inboxes, conduct follow-ups, support events, and prepare files for committee review.

This role requires meticulous processing, timely communications, and a patient, data-driven approach to applicant lifecycle management. Join a collaborative team delivering excellent candidate experience across campuses and online programs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities and a poised, professional demeanor.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in maintaining confidential data.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence to take initiative, ask questions, and make recommendations with a focus on process improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborative team player mentality.
• Strong preference for experience in a higher education admissions environment and/or experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned admissions inboxes and phone inquiries, conducting follow-up calls with prospective students and responding within 24 hours.
• Support the planning and execution of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events.
• Maintain admissions databases to accurately track applicants and application status.
• Perform first review and processing of all applications, including document verification, GPA calculations, and file preparation for Admissions Committee review.
• Deliver admissions decisions in a timely manner, respond to follow-up inquiries to support yield, and refer applicants to appropriate campus offices.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidential data handling

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Process improvement

Team player

Admissions experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

nextSource is seeking an Admissions Manager for Graduate & Executive Degree Programs Admissions to oversee recruitment, admissions, and enrollment activities. You will manage inboxes, conduct follow-ups, support events, and prepare files for committee review.

This role requires meticulous processing, timely communications, and a patient, data-driven approach to applicant lifecycle management. Join a collaborative team delivering excellent candidate experience across campuses and online programs.