MHA Graduate Program Coordinator

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking a Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator for the Master of Health Administration program to drive enrollment growth and identify high-quality applicants.

The role includes coordinating outreach events, working with the Graduate School on admissions, and providing advising and program support. The position may teach one graduate course per year and operates Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business administration, or related area with at least 2 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a professional and respectful manner.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online technologies; familiarity with student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing, outreach, and recruitment activities for the MHA program to support enrollment growth and applicant quality.
• Lead and coordinate recruitment events, information sessions, and regional outreach with the Graduate School.
• Develop and execute the program's marketing plan in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Graduate School on recruitment events and information sessions.
• Coordinate with the Program Director to plan events including student orientation and advisory board meetings; manage logistics and communications.
• Provide academic advising and guide applicants through curriculum, prerequisites, and enrollment processes.
• Compile and monitor enrollment metrics to support planning and quality improvement.
• Maintain program records and lead communications with internal and external stakeholders via social media and newsletters.
• Participate in admissions review and work with admissions staff to ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Offer input for policy development and participate in graduate handbook updates.

Skills

MS Office

Marketing knowledge

Communication

Policy knowledge

Time management

Discretion

Relationship building

Prioritization

Working under pressure

Online technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care administration

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree in health care management

Tools

Student information systems

Databases/academic platforms

Job description

Department: Nutrition & Health Care Mgt. - 273400

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business administration, or a related area with atleast 2 years of related professional experience
• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities that must be demonstrated:Must understand and be committed to working with people of all types in a professional manner
• Must be comfortable with online technologies (including familiarity with student information systems) and proficient in MS Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; academic and database platforms, and digital social media applications
• Possess working knowledge of marketing
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately
• Understand and apply appropriately university policy as well as the complex rules and guidelines of SACS, CAHME, UNC GA with regard to distance education activity
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use judgment and discretion
• Effective relationship building with health care professionals
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Good organization and time management

License/Certification Required

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in health care management and administration, business administration, or related area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing and Recruitment: 35%

• Manage marketing, outreach, and recruitment activities for the Master of Health Administration Program to support enrollment growth and applicant quality goals.
• Participate in Health Care Career events to represent MHA program as assigned
• Lead and coordinate recruitment events, information sessions, career fairs, and regional outreach activities; supports development and execution of the program's marketing plan.
• Coordinate with the Graduate School on recruitment events and information sessions

Coordinator for MHA Student Advising; Program Planning; Program Events; Coordinator with Grad School on Student Policies, Issues and Needs: 65%

• Coordinate with the Graduate School on recruitment initiatives, responds to applicant inquiries, and oversees timely communication throughout the admissions process.
• Serve as a primary resource for prospective students by explaining admission requirements, and providing guidance on curriculum, prerequisites, application and enrollment processes.
• Participate in applicant review and selection process for admissions to the program
• Work with the Program Director to plan and coordinate program events including student orientation sessions, annual student meetings, and advisory board meetings; manages event logistics and communications.
• Support prospective and enrolled students by troubleshooting administrative, admission, registration, and program-related issues, and connecting students with appropriate university resources.
• Provide academic advising to enrolled students to ensure compliance with program, college, and university academic requirements.
• Compile and monitor projected and actual student credit-hour production, enrollment trends, student outcomes and other operational metrics to support strategic planning, decision- making and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains applicant, student, and program administrative records
• Leads program communications with internal and external stakeholders through social media, newsletters, announcements, and other outreach channels.
• Provide input for policies and procedures including the graduate student handbook that ensure effective management of the Program.
• Maintain regular communication with the Graduate Program Director and Department Chair regarding administrative or student developments or concerns
• Monthly reporting on program tuition differential budget

Option to teach 1 graduate level course per year including Foundations of the US Health Care System.

Work Schedule/Hours:Mon - Fri, between the hours of 8am - 5pm

Suggested Salary Range: $40,170-$46,238 (3/4 time position salary)

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 09/23/2026

Proposed Date of Hire: 11/16/2026

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