Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
1 day ago
Abilene
Job DescriptionSalary: Position Summary McMurry University seeks a dynamic, results-oriented Graduate Enrollment Professional to lead recruitment and marketing efforts for new and growing graduate programs, particularly in Business and Kinesiology. This position plays a critical role in launching, growing, and sustaining high-demand graduate programs through strategic recruitment initiatives, corporate partnerships, and personalized student engagement. The successful candidate will combine relationship-building, marketing insight, and enrollment management expertise to drive measurable growth in graduate enrollment. Primary Responsibilities Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment Growth • Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to grow enrollment in graduate programs in Business and Kinesiology., • Identify, cultivate, and convert prospective students through proactive outreach (phone, email, virtual meetings, in-person events)., • Represent the university at recruitment events, conferences, graduate fairs, and corporate sites., • Manage the full enrollment funnel from inquiry to matriculation., • Establish and grow partnerships with corporations, healthcare systems, school districts, athletic organizations, and regional employers., • Negotiate cohort agreements, tuition partnerships, and employer-sponsored enrollment opportunities., • Conduct on-site presentations and information sessions for corporate partners., • Manage graduate applications from submission through admission decision., • Ensure timely collection and review of application materials., • Communicate admissions decisions and next steps clearly and professionally., • Collaborate with Marketing to develop targeted campaigns (digital, print, and event-based)., • Promote graduate programs to current McMurry undergraduate students through classroom visits, events, and direct outreach., • Assist with developing recruitment materials and program messaging., • Assist in administering the Graduate Assistant program., • Communicate opportunities and eligibility requirements to prospective and current students., • Bachelors degree (Masters preferred)., • 2+ years of experience in recruitment, enrollment management, sales, marketing, or corporate partnership development., • Strong interpersonal and networking skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to meet enrollment, sales, or performance targets., • Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally out of state., • Experience in higher education graduate recruitment., • Familiarity with CRM systems (Slate, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)., • Experience building corporate or community partnerships., • Strategic Enrollment Planning, • Relationship Building & Corporate Development, • Sales & Persuasive Communication, • Organization & Detail Management, • Data Tracking & CRM Utilization, • Growth in graduate program inquiries and applications, • Increase in enrolled graduate students, • Development of new corporate partnerships, • Application processing efficiency and responsiveness, • Graduate student yield and retention metrics