Medical School Admissions & Outreach Specialist

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Recruitment & Outreach Specialist to coordinate recruitment, outreach, and engagement initiatives that attract a mission-aligned applicant pool. The role serves as a primary liaison to prospective students, pre-health advisors, and community partners, supporting pathway programs to expand access to medical education.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and capable of working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in admissions, recruitment, outreach, student services, enrollment management, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience coordinating events, outreach activities, or student engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and CRM or database systems.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as recruitment activities require.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally (40–50% travel).
• Demonstrated professionalism, organizational skills, and commitment to student-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support recruitment activities including information sessions, open houses, campus visits, recruitment fairs, and virtual programming.
• Represent XOCOM at local, regional, and national recruitment events and community engagement programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing timely and professional communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with pre-health advisors, colleges/universities, community organizations, and pathway partners.
• Assist in developing and implementing outreach strategies to attract a mission-aligned applicant pool.
• Support pathway initiatives that expand awareness of and access to medical education opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Event coordination

Presentation skills

Travel coordination

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana is seeking an Admissions Recruitment & Outreach Specialist to coordinate recruitment, outreach, and engagement initiatives that attract a mission-aligned applicant pool. The role serves as a primary liaison to prospective students, pre-health advisors, and community partners, supporting pathway programs to expand access to medical education.

The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-driven, and capable of working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.