Graduate Programs & Admissions Coordinator

Northeastern University; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement & commuting support

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Graduate Programs Coordinator to support graduate admissions, recruitment, and marketing for the College of Science. You will manage application review, awarding of scholarships, and frontline service for prospective and current students, while collaborating with Enrollment Management.

The role emphasizes policy knowledge, attention to detail, and balancing deadlines with in-person and virtual student engagement across campus programs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, case-management, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to work with enterprise-level databases and proactively manage tasks across systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekends required.
• Bachelor’s degree in higher education and/or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admissions review of graduate applications and timely admissions decisions.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective and admitted students by phone, email, and in person.
• Coordinate recruitment and marketing activities and campus events.
• Monitor enrollment metrics and maintain applicant communications per policy.

Skills

Strong organizational

Case-management

Interpersonal communication

Enterprise-level databases

Microsoft Office

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Graduate Programs Coordinator to support graduate admissions, recruitment, and marketing for the College of Science. You will manage application review, awarding of scholarships, and frontline service for prospective and current students, while collaborating with Enrollment Management.

The role emphasizes policy knowledge, attention to detail, and balancing deadlines with in-person and virtual student engagement across campus programs.