Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Business Programs

Gardner-Webb; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

17 paid holidays

Wellness programs

On-campus health center

Job summary

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Business and Professional Programs in Boiling Springs, NC. The role focuses on recruiting prospective students, building employer and partner relationships, and driving enrollment for graduate programs including the MBA and MPA.

You will collaborate with academic leadership and university partners, manage inquiries, and participate in recruitment events, fairs, and communications across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of professional experience in college admission, student recruitment, business, public service, or related area.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends during recruitment seasons.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students for assigned graduate programs and achieve enrollment goals.
• Manage prospective students from inquiry through application and enrollment with personalized communication.
• Communicate with prospects via phone, text, email, virtual meetings, and in-person appointments.
• Develop outreach and follow-up for inquiries, incomplete applications, admitted students.
• Represent Gardner-Webb University at graduate fairs, employer events, and other recruitment activities.
• Maintain knowledge of programs, admission requirements, curriculum, and student experience.
• Travel as needed and participate in evening and weekend recruitment activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship development

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Business and Professional Programs in Boiling Springs, NC. The role focuses on recruiting prospective students, building employer and partner relationships, and driving enrollment for graduate programs including the MBA and MPA.

You will collaborate with academic leadership and university partners, manage inquiries, and participate in recruitment events, fairs, and communications across multiple channels.