Recruitment Coordinator, Graduate Admissions

Inside Higher Ed; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in New York is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator for Graduate Admissions. This full-time position involves serving as an on-campus liaison for prospective students, providing advisement on the admission process, and overseeing key projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year in an office environment, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a salary between $58,500 and $60,000 with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum one year experience in an office environment.
• Extensive computing experience and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-campus liaison for prospective graduate students.
• Provide initial advisement to prospective graduate students.
• Research competitor graduate programs and maintain relevant data.
• Execute outreach campaigns and collect feedback for events.
• Assist in onboarding new staff and updating office procedures.
• Analyze graduate visitor data to recommend improvements.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem solver

Customer service oriented

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with PowerPoint

Proficiency with Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Recruitment Coordinator, Graduate Admissions

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About Hofstra Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title Recruitment Coordinator, Graduate Admissions

Position Number 896429

Position Category Administration

School/Division Enrollment Management

Full-Time Or Part-Time Full-Time

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Graduate Admission, the Recruitment Coordinator serves as an on-campus liaison for prospective graduate students and families. This position requires the use of independent judgement in planning and prioritizing a diversified workload, reflective of a vast number of graduate program offerings.

• Provides initial advisement to prospective graduate students on next steps in the admission process, including program-specific application submission instructions across 200+ degree program options.
• Oversees key projects such as researching competitor graduate programs, ensuring program websites reflect current processes, coordinating with project stakeholders, and maintaining suspect and influencer lead-source lists.
• Offers back-up territory management support to counselors, including initial application review, proactive outreach to applicants, and evaluation of eligibility for graduate study (e.g., assessing degree equivalencies, institutional accreditation, and other minimum requirements).
• Supports event promotion efforts by executing outreach campaigns and collecting/analyzing attendee feedback to inform planning for on-campus and virtual events throughout the application cycle.
• Maintains onboarding procedures for new staff and assists in documenting and updating office policies and procedures.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes graduate visitor data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Completes special projects and routine office duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum one year experience in an office environment.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a creative problem solver.
• Customer service oriented and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrate a high degree of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Extensive computing experience and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting students within higher education preferred.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Date Posted: 12/08/2025

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $58,500 - $60,000

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
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