Hybrid Prospective Student Engagement Coordinator

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition support program

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Michigan's School of Information seeks a proactive Prospective Student Engagement Coordinator to raise awareness of our bachelor’s and master’s programs and encourage applications. You will engage diverse audiences through events, communications, and outreach to strengthen the applicant pipeline.

This is a two-year term position with hybrid work options, travel to campuses, and a focus on inclusive enrollment and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience engaging with prospective students/applicants through multiple channels in higher education recruitment, admissions, student engagement, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Slate) and using data to inform recruitment strategy and outreach efforts.
• Experience planning and executing recruitment activities, including presentations, information sessions, outreach events, and partnership-building efforts.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent academic programs effectively to prospective students and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support recruitment, yield, and transition initiatives for prospective and admitted students through personalized communications, events, onboarding activities,and other engagement efforts that support enrollment and student success.
• Support strategic planning and execution of recruitment and yield efforts for priority prospective student populations in alignment with institutional enrollment goals.
• Plan, coordinate and represent UMSI at on- and off-campus recruitment events, including information sessions, college fairs and targeted outreach, with regular travel and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, counselors, advisors, faculty, alumni, and educational institutions to expand program awareness and strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Track, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, engagement trends, and conversion metrics to inform recruitment strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

CRM platforms

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

University of Michigan's School of Information seeks a proactive Prospective Student Engagement Coordinator to raise awareness of our bachelor’s and master’s programs and encourage applications. You will engage diverse audiences through events, communications, and outreach to strengthen the applicant pipeline.

This is a two-year term position with hybrid work options, travel to campuses, and a focus on inclusive enrollment and student success.