Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to help meet graduate enrollment goals through recruitment, applicant advising, yield outreach, and admissions processing. You will interpret admissions requirements, review routine applications, and coordinate workflows within established policies and timelines.

The role serves as a primary contact for prospective and admitted students and supports on-campus and virtual recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of admissions, enrollment, student services, recruitment or related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate recruitment activities, campus visits, information sessions, and events.
• Advise prospective applicants on admissions requirements, deadlines and credential submission.
• Prepare preliminary recommendations after reviewing routine application information.
• Manage processing queues, checklists, document uploads, and status updates in Slate.
• Support decision release, enrollment confirmation, and other admissions-cycle processes.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment contacts and applicant interactions.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Policy interpretation

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Time management

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to help meet graduate enrollment goals through recruitment, applicant advising, yield outreach, and admissions processing. You will interpret admissions requirements, review routine applications, and coordinate workflows within established policies and timelines.

The role serves as a primary contact for prospective and admitted students and supports on-campus and virtual recruitment activities.