Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

FAU College of Business in Boca Raton is seeking a Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist to drive enrollment for daytime graduate programs. The role focuses on recruiting strategies, regional/national events, and building relationships with prospective applicants and feeder institutions.

The position emphasizes outreach, pipeline management, and strategic event execution, with collaboration across admissions, faculty, and career services. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Higher Education, or related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to groups.
• Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationally; evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the College of Business at graduate school fairs, campus visits, and events.
• Plan, organize, and host on-campus and virtual information sessions, open houses, and program webinars.
• Guide prospective students through inquiry to application submission and matriculation with follow-ups.
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, and marketing teams to align recruitment messaging.

Skills

Public Speaking

Relationship Building

Travel

Event Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

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Position Summary

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist in Boca Raton, FL.

The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering ofdegree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online,executive, and certificate programs.

For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.

The Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving enrollment growth for traditional in-person daytime graduate programs within the College of Business.

This position is responsible for executing recruitment strategies, traveling to regional and national prospective student events, leading campus informational sessions, and cultivating relationships with prospective applicants, undergraduate institutions, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

1. Outreach & Recruitment (40%)

• Represent the College of Business at graduate school fairs, undergraduate campus visits, professional conferences, corporate events, and community outreach functions.
• Plan, organize, and host on-campus and virtual information sessions, open houses, and program webinars.
• Conduct face-to-face and virtual meet-and-greets with prospective students and their families to discuss academic offerings, admissions requirements, financial aid/scholarship opportunities, and career outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with undergraduate advisors, department heads, and student organizations across target feeder universities.

2. Prospect Management & Pipeline Nurturing (30%)

• Guide prospective students through the entire enrollment funnel—from initial inquiry to application submission and matriculation.
• Conduct regular, personalized follow-ups via phone, email, and 1-on-1 consultations to answer prospective student inquiries and encourage application completion.
• Track student interactions, log communication history, and manage prospective student database.
• Monitor applicant progress and collaborate with the admissions review committee to streamline application decisions.

3. Strategic Planning & Event Execution (20%)

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs to develop and execute annual recruitment calendars and target market strategies.
• Coordinate all event logistics, including venue booking, marketing materials, and presentation setups.
• Analyze recruitment event ROI and recruitment pipeline data to identify high-performing events and emerging target demographics.

4. Team Collaboration & University Representation (10%)

• Work closely with College of Business faculty, program directors, and career services teams to align recruitment messaging with program outcomes and market demands.
• Collaborate with internal marketing teams to ensure promotional collateral, landing pages, and email campaigns are accurate and engaging.
• Participate in university-wide committee meetings, orientation events, and commencement ceremonies as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Communications, Marketing, Higher Education, or related field and eight to 10 years of experience in higher education recruitment, university admissions, student affairs, sales, event planning, or public relations required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of business school curricula, graduate admissions processes, and higher education trends preferred.
Public Speaking & Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to both small groups and large audiences.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to connect with diverse populations, prospective students, families, and academic leadership.
Travel & Work Schedule: Ability and willingness to travel regionally (and occasionally nationally) and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for recruitment events.
Organization & Detail: Ability to manage multiple priorities, track pipeline data accurately, and execute event logistics flawlessly.
Licensure: Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required for recruitment travel.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Mix of traditional office environment and external travel locations (high school/college campuses, convention centers, hotels).
Ability to lift and transport recruitment materials, display banners, and promotional merchandise (up to 30 lbs.)

Salary

$60,000 annually

College or Department

COB: Student Academic Services

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline

2026-10-13

Special Instructions to Applicant

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.