Graduate Assistant - Undergraduate Admissions

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support the Undergraduate Admissions team. You will conduct on- and off-campus interviews, travel extensively for recruitment events, and assist with territory management and data analysis.

You will help manage inquiries and applicants via email and phone, review recruitment strategies, and support admissions applications while pursuing a graduate degree. This role serves a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
• Must be admitted or pursuing admission to an applicable Creighton graduate program; note: not compatible with programs with significant in-person requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Driver's license and ability to travel.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Omaha, NE, including occasional evening or weekend hours for special events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on- and off-campus interviews with prospective students.
• Extensive travel for recruitment, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Support Admissions with territory management and projects.
• Assist in managing inquiries and applicants via email and phone.
• Review and analyze data for assessment of recruitment strategies.
• Assist with admissions application processing and review.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Travel readiness

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Admission to Creighton graduate program

Job description

Creighton University is a Jesuit institution where mission-driven education guides long-term vision and daily work. The university’s community of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters collaborates to create a distinctive, values-centered learning environment. Creighton encourages individuals to contribute their talents toward shaping the institution’s future and expanding its impact. Joining Creighton means becoming part of a collaborative community committed to academic excellence, service, and personal growth.

Role Description

Graduate assistants aid the Undergraduate Admissions team with their recruitment efforts. This role involves:

• Conducting on and off campus interviews with prospective students.
• Extensive travel in recruitment efforts, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Supporting Admissions team with territory management and management projects.
• Assisting in managing inquiries and applicants through email and phone communication.
• Reviewing and analyzing data for assessment of recruitment strategies.
• Assisting with admissions application processing and review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record.
• Must be admitted or working towards admission to an applicable Creighton graduate program. NOTE: This position is not compatible with graduate/professional programs with signifcant in-person requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Drivers license and ability to travel.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Omaha, NE, including occasional evening or weekend hours for special events.

Graduate classes are taken year-round.

This position involves a minimum two-year commitment to the Admissions Office while pursuing a graduate degree.

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Contact

Aubrey Rawles, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Creighton University Enrollment Management