Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton seeks a Graduate Enrollment Growth Specialist to drive daytime graduate program enrollment. You will manage recruiting events, information sessions, and campus visits to engage prospective students and their families.

In this role, you will guide applicants through the admissions funnel, build relationships with feeder institutions, and collaborate with marketing and faculty to optimize outreach and engagement strategies for regional and national targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Higher Education, or related field with 8–10 years in higher education recruitment.
• Knowledge of graduate admissions processes and current higher education trends is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the College of Business at graduate school fairs and campus visits to recruit applicants.
• Guide prospective students through the enrollment funnel from inquiry to matriculation with follow-ups.
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, and marketing to plan recruitment events and materials.
• Coordinate logistics for on‑site and virtual information sessions and webinars.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication

Relationship Building

Travel

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Communications/Marketing/Higher Education, or related field

MBA or Higher Education Administration (preferred)

Job description

## Graduate Enrollment Growth SpecialistApply: Boca Raton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (14 days left to apply): REQ22954**Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins.** **For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit** **www.fau.edu/jobs****.** **Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.****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 of degree 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. **Explore Living in Palm Beach County**The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB**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.