Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Robert Morris University; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Morris University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Counselor to recruit domestic and international graduate students and coordinate accelerated bachelor’s to master’s pathways. You will interview, visit campuses, and educate applicants on programs, admissions, registration, and financial aid.

The role requires collaborating with the Admissions team, attending fairs, and supporting diverse student populations while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of higher education admissions/recruiting desired; graduate admissions/recruiting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills with the ability to deal with confidential information and the diverse needs of campus visitors through superior customer service.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently; ability and willingness to work irregular hours, evening and weekends in addition to regular hours.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude; strong commitment to customer service and student focus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students for graduate, doctoral, and accelerated degrees through various means of communication.
• Coordinate and conducts interviews and campus visits both in person and virtually.
• Educate students on specific programs and the application, registration and financial aid process.
• Attend career and job fairs to promote graduate programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Position Department: Admissions - Graduate

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Overview:

This is a counselor position within the Admissions Department responsible for the recruitment of graduate students at Robert Morris University. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Transfer, Online and Graduate Admissions, this position is responsible for enrollment of domestic and international graduate students and current RMU students pursuing an accelerated bachelor's to master's degree through various means of communication, coordinating and conducting of interviews and campus visits, and educating students on specific programs and the application, registration and financial aid processes.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit students for graduate, doctoral, and accelerated degrees through various means of communication.
• Coordinate and conducts interviews and campus visits both in person and virtually.
• Educate students on specific programs and the application, registration and financial aid process.
• Attend career and job fairs to promote graduate programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of higher education admissions/recruiting desired; graduate admissions/recruiting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills with the ability to deal with confidential information and the diverse needs of campus visitors through superior customer service.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently; ability and willingness to work irregular hours, evening and weekends in addition to regular hours.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude; strong commitment to customer service and student focus.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: No

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: No

Additional Posting Information: None

Commitment to Diversity:

RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

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Advertised: September 10, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time