Onsite Admissions Events Coordinator

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Tuition remission for family

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO

Benefits information available

Job summary

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time onsite Admissions Events Specialist within the Enrollment Management office. The role coordinates, plans, and executes admissions and recruitment events to engage prospective students and support enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include managing event logistics, maintaining the annual events calendar, coordinating campus visits, open houses, and information sessions to ensure welcoming, well-organized experiences for attendees.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of event planning or admissions experience.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and MVR compliance.
• Schedule Mon–Fri; some evenings/weekends based on events.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic budget and inventory management.
• Project and time management.
• FERPA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of admissions and recruitment events.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual admissions events calendar.
• Manage logistics for Open Houses, Campus Visit Days, Admitted Student Events, Transfer Programs, Virtual Info Sessions, Group Tours, Counselor Events, and Specialized Recruitment Programs.
• Reserve facilities and coordinate event setup requirements.
• Arrange catering, audiovisual equipment, parking, signage, and materials.
• Ensure events are organized, efficient, and welcoming.
• Coordinate daily campus visit activities and visitor registrations.
• Schedule individual and group visits for prospective students and families.
• Support campus tour programs and student ambassador schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Budget management

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time onsite Admissions Events Specialist within the Enrollment Management office. The role coordinates, plans, and executes admissions and recruitment events to engage prospective students and support enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include managing event logistics, maintaining the annual events calendar, coordinating campus visits, open houses, and information sessions to ensure welcoming, well-organized experiences for attendees.