Graduate Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to support graduate enrollment goals through recruitment, advising, yield outreach, and admissions operations. You will interpret admissions requirements, review routine applications, and coordinate cycle processes within policies and timelines.

The role serves as a contact for prospective and admitted students, conducts presentations, supports on-campus and virtual events, and maintains accurate applicant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• 1–3 years of admissions, enrollment, student services, recruitment, advising, customer engagement, or higher education experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically for recruitment activities are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate recruitment activities, including campus visits, information sessions, and events.
• Serve as an admissions representative to prospective and admitted students and families; explain offerings and processes.
• Advise prospective applicants on admissions requirements, deadlines, credential submission, and next steps.
• Manage outreach and follow-up with inquiries and admitted students; support yield campaigns.
• Develop audience-appropriate presentations and communications in collaboration with colleagues.
• Build relationships with programs, campus partners, alumni, and external organizations.

Skills

Communication

Policy interpretation

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Project management

Confidentiality

CRM experience

Slate familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to support graduate enrollment goals through recruitment, advising, yield outreach, and admissions operations. You will interpret admissions requirements, review routine applications, and coordinate cycle processes within policies and timelines.

The role serves as a contact for prospective and admitted students, conducts presentations, supports on-campus and virtual events, and maintains accurate applicant records.