Nursing Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, NC, seeks an Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator to guide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment. You will serve as an ambassador for DUSON, shaping recruitment strategies and advising applicants on programs, financial considerations, and the enrollment process.

This role blends admissions expertise with event planning, data analysis, and marketing outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two years of Admissions Officer experience.
• Experience evaluating applicant credentials and admissions policies.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with databases, CRM, or student information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage admissions applications and maintain records.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to build candidate pipelines.
• Advise prospective students on admissions requirements, programs, finances, and enrollment.
• Coordinate and lead recruitment programs and events (info sessions, webinars, campus visits).
• Analyze admissions data, monitor trends, prepare reports.
• Collaborate with programs and committees to support admissions decisions.
• Manage admissions communications and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain recruitment budgets for travel, events, and projects.
• Build relationships with educational institutions, healthcare organizations, advisors, alumni, and university partners.
• Support continuous improvement through annual assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Priority management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM platforms

Databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, NC, seeks an Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator to guide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment. You will serve as an ambassador for DUSON, shaping recruitment strategies and advising applicants on programs, financial considerations, and the enrollment process.

This role blends admissions expertise with event planning, data analysis, and marketing outreach.