Graduate Admission Recruiter

Graduate Admission Recruiter

Enrollment Management

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Graduate Admission Recruiter. The position will recruit qualified prospective students for graduate programs at St. Edward's University. Serving as the primary contact from initial inquiry through enrollment, this role delivers high-touch, consultative guidance to help working professionals and adult learners explore academic opportunities, navigate the application process, and achieve their goals. The Graduate Admission Recruiter manages full applicant funnels across assigned territories or student segments, executing multi-channel outreach strategies (phone, text, email, events). By collaborating with faculty, academic leadership, and external partners, this position elevates the reputation of St. Edward's graduate offerings in the Munday School of Business, School of Health Sciences and the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences and contributes to institutional growth in alignment with our Holy Cross mission.

For consideration, Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree preferred with a minimum of 1–3 years of experience in higher education recruitment/admissions, corporate talent acquisition, consultative sales, or customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience recruiting prospective graduate students for master's or doctoral programs and demonstrated experience with Slate, Salesforce or similar higher education CRM platforms.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Prospective Student Engagement & Consultative Outreach

Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective graduate students across all university graduate programs.

Execute multi-channel follow-up strategies (phone, text, email) and active outreach campaigns to engage prospective students and drive enrollment outcomes.

Conduct high-quality, student-centered, consultative conversations to clarify educational/career goals, address questions or enrollment barriers, and guide candidates through application requirements and timelines.

Articulate program curricula, flexible course formats, start terms, and career pathways using approved university resources.

Provide clear guidance on affordability, tuition costs, and basic financial aid/scholarship options, referring students to specialized campus offices when detailed support is needed.

Pipeline Management & Recruitment Strategy

Strategically manage full applicant funnels using Slate (CRM) to track prospective student progress, document communication histories, and schedule timely follow-ups.

Analyze territory and lead management data to monitor conversion metrics, speed-to-inquiry, and pipeline progress against team enrollment goals.

Review admission applications, monitor candidate completion statuses, and facilitate preliminary evaluation steps to ensure smooth processing.

Identify programmatic trends, applicant feedback, and market insights to recommend changes or enhancements to graduate recruitment initiatives.

Outreach, Events & Partnership Development

Represent St. Edward's University at corporate education events, graduate fairs, community partner events, and professional conferences.

Plan and lead virtual information sessions, webinars, and on-campus recruitment events to build program awareness and community engagement.

Forge and maintain relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, community colleges, and regional partners to strengthen graduate pipelines.

Campus Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Partner closely with graduate program directors, academic deans, faculty, and administrative staff across all schools to align recruitment messaging, streamline admission workflows and relationship building in the community.

Participate in regular team and enrollment management meetings to share performance insights and strategies that improve student experiences and operational effectiveness.

Perform other duties as assigned, trained for, and qualified to do.

For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com . Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.

MISSION INTEGRATION STATEMENT:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Reference #:J2026073

Available: Immediately