Graduate Admissions Recruiter - Healthcare Programs

Gardner Webb University; Boiling Springs (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short term/long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

17 paid holidays

Wellness opportunities

On-campus health center

Job summary

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Healthcare Programs. This role focuses on recruiting prospective students for RN to BSN, ABSN, graduate Nursing, and Strength & Conditioning programs, guiding inquiries through enrollment.

The recruiter will develop pipelines, build relationships with healthcare organizations, and work with university partners to execute targeted recruitment strategies while upholding GWU’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a college/university; required.
• At least one year in college admission, student recruitment, healthcare, sales, or related area.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with prospective students, partners, employers, and organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a high volume of prospective students.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience using technology to manage communications, records, or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students and achieve enrollment goals for graduate healthcare programs.
• Build relationships with healthcare programs, professional organizations, and partners.
• Guide inquiries from initial contact through enrollment and onboarding.
• Collaborate with leadership, faculty, and university partners to implement recruitment strategies.

Skills

Student recruitment

Relationship building

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Banner

Job description

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Graduate Admissions Recruiter - Healthcare Programs

M DCP Academics FT MP Staff Full Time C/SS/L/A/D/E/S/M Boiling Springs, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1529

Position Summary

The Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Healthcare Programs is responsible for recruiting prospective students and achieving established enrollment goals for assigned graduate healthcare and health-science programs at Gardner-Webb University, including RN to BSN, ABSN, graduate Nursing and Strength & Conditioning programs. The Recruiter develops prospective-student pipelines, builds relationships with healthcare and professional organizations, and provides consistent, personalized engagement with students from initial inquiry through enrollment.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Graduate Admission, academic leadership, faculty, Enrollment Operations, Financial Planning, Marketing, and other university partners, the Recruiter executes program-specific recruitment strategies, maintains comprehensive knowledge of assigned programs, and provides a responsive, student-centered recruitment experience that clearly communicates Gardner-Webb’s mission, value, academic opportunities, and distinctive graduate experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of professional experience in college admission, student recruitment, healthcare, relationship development, sales, customer service, or a closely related area.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with prospective students, academic partners, employers, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently with a high volume of prospective students while providing personalized service.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, student populations, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience using technology to manage communication, records, or customer relationships.
• Commitment to exceptional student service, ethical admission practices, confidentiality, and accurate representation of the university.
• Personal and professional values consistent with the Christian mission of Gardner-Webb University.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel on behalf of the university.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required during recruitment seasons and enrollment events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graduate or professional student recruitment.
• Experience recruiting or working with students in nursing, healthcare, health sciences, strength and conditioning, exercise science, or related fields.
• Experience developing relationships with healthcare systems, employers, professional organizations, colleges and universities, fitness or performance organizations, or other sources of prospective-student referrals.
• Demonstrated success achieving recruitment, enrollment, sales, or other measurable relationship-development goals.
• Experience with Slate CRM and Banner or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with the enrollment environment of private, tuition-dependent, or faith-based higher education.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel by automobile and other forms of transportation for recruitment activities.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain any credentials required by university policy.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends during peak recruitment periods.
• Ability to lift and transport recruitment materials weighing up to 30 pounds.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Retirement matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Wellness opportunities
• On-campus health center

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university committed to helping individuals become more in faith, learning, and service. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, GWU offers the benefits of a close-knit community with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the greater Greenville-Spartanburg region. Founded in 1905 and rooted in the Baptist tradition, the University now serves approximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. As a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful service to others.

Our community reflects a shared commitment to One Webb, creating an environment where people support one another, pursue their purpose, and work together to make a lasting impact. GWU attracts students from across the nation and around the world and competes in NCAA Division I athletics with 22 teams and more than 500 student-athletes .