Higher Ed Recruitment & Alumni Communications Coordinator

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in New York is seeking a Recruitment, Communications & Alumni Relations Coordinator for the Institute of Human Nutrition. The role combines student recruitment, communications, digital marketing, and alumni relationship-building to support the MS program and broader Institute activities.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and MS Program Director, the coordinator will manage CRM communications, create materials, coordinate events and digital presence, and ensure branding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.
• Plus 3 years related experience in higher education or communications.
• Master’s degree in digital marketing is preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems (Element451, Slate, Salesforce) encouraged.
• Experience supporting graduate student recruitment or admissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities for the MS in Human Nutrition program.
• Manage recruitment communications through the CRM and email platforms.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person recruitment events and information sessions.
• Develop recruitment materials: brochures, presentations, digital ads.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support enrollment strategies.
• Maintain recruitment records and generate enrollment trend reports.
• Respond to inquiries and provide admissions information.
• Assist with admissions communications as needed.
• Coordinate communications and marketing initiatives for Institute programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Project coordination

Digital marketing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in digital marketing

Tools

Element451

Slate

Salesforce

CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Columbia University in New York is seeking a Recruitment, Communications & Alumni Relations Coordinator for the Institute of Human Nutrition. The role combines student recruitment, communications, digital marketing, and alumni relationship-building to support the MS program and broader Institute activities.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and MS Program Director, the coordinator will manage CRM communications, create materials, coordinate events and digital presence, and ensure branding