Graduate Recruiter

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

Henderson State University

Proposed Salary Range:

$40,000-55,000

Closing:

2/27/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Graduate Recruiter plays a pivotal role in recruiting, advising, and enrolling prospective students into Henderson State University’s graduate programs. This position is central to the University’s transition to an in-house graduate recruitment and enrollment model following the conclusion of external recruitment partnerships.

The Recruiter serves as a primary point of contact for prospective graduate students, works closely with academic departments, the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and the Graduate Admissions & Student Services Coordinator, and supports enrollment growth through relationship-based advising, targeted outreach, and data-informed recruitment strategies. This role is focused on recruitment, pre-matriculation advising, enrollment support, and retention strategy, and does not process applications, interpret academic policy, or maintain official student records.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Graduate Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies in collaboration with Graduate Studies leadership and academic departments
• Support the development of enrollment pipelines

Prospective Student Advising & Enrollment Support

• Provide individualized guidance to adult and professional learners, balancing academic, personal, and professional commitments
• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, and virtual platforms in a timely, professional, and student-centered manner

Application Review & Admissions Coordination

• Prepare, communicate, and track admissions decisions in collaboration with academic departments and Graduate Studies leadership
• Support yield initiatives, onboarding communications, and pre-enrollment engagement for admitted students

Faculty & Campus Collaboration

• Partner with graduate program directors, deans, and admissions staff to align recruitment and enrollment efforts with academic priorities
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students and academic departments to ensure consistent and accurate program messaging

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and current applicant and enrollment records
• Track and analyze enrollment metrics
• Prepare reports and dashboards
• Identify enrollment trends and recommend adjustments

Marketing & Communications

• Assist with the development and execution of graduate recruitment and enrollment communications
• Collaborate with University marketing staff to support website content, digital campaigns, presentations, and promotional materials targeted to graduate audiences

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure admissions and enrollment processes comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and FERPA regulations
• Support consistent, equitable, and transparent enrollment practices across graduate programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Student-centered and relationship-based enrollment advising
* Recruitment and enrollment strategy execution
* Collaboration with faculty and campus partners
* Data-informed decision-making
* Professional judgment and confidentiality

General Days/Hours:
* On-campus work environment, except when engaged in approved travel
* Evening and weekend work required during peak recruitment periods
* Travel required for recruitment events, conferences, and outreach activities

Other:

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with prospective students, adult learners, or professional populations
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree
* Two plus years of experience in higher education admissions, enrollment management, recruiting, or student services
* Experience recruiting and enrolling students in graduate or professional programs
* Familiarity with student information systems or CRMs (e.g., Banner and Slate)
* Experience supporting enrollment growth initiatives

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf