What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Coordinator of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment
Status
Full Time
Job Summary
This position is responsible for transfer and graduate student recruitment as well as credit evaluations for transfer and graduate applicants. Recruitment may be by phone, email, face-to-face, virtual sessions, and community outreach. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate should be forward-thinking, self-starting, and have excellent relationship-building skills to effectively complete all recruitment activities. The position provides detailed information on Tuskegee’s transfer and graduate programs and processes to assist prospective students in addressing their inquiries, needs, and/or concerns regarding admission to Tuskegee University. This position is expected to maintain effective communication with admitted students to sustain student interest in university programs and services. In addition, the Transfer and Graduate Recruiter supports other recruiting activities on and off campus by attending education and career fairs, networking events, virtual recruitment and enrollment events, and other events that connect and build relationships with prospective transfer and graduate students
Essential Job Duties
- Work as a team with other recruitment and admission staff to collectively interface with potential students through the selection and admission process of various graduate programs.
- Develop and generate student leads for graduate programs through various venues.
- Face to face, phone, on-line, virtually and on and off campus events, as well as providing counseling on program benefits.
- Participates in the admission and application process by conducting interviews, processing applications with supporting materials and monitoring progress.
- Coordinates and/or assists in creating internal and external communications to new student leads, prospective students and admitted students.
- Builds rapport and maintains communication with prospective students regarding degree programs.
- Maintains activity on prospective student contacts, application progress using an applicant management system and qualifies prospective students through program enrollment requirements and admissions.
- Represents academic programs through various presentations and attends activities such as education fairs, employer fairs, virtual events and community meetings.
- Plans and coordinates on and off campus recruitment programs for prospective students.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
- Bachelor’s Degree Required.
- Experience in applying marketing/selling techniques and methods.
- Experience in designing promotional presentation materials and giving public presentations.
- Experience in analyzing data to make informed recruitment decisions.
- Experience in working in a higher education setting with diverse populations and culture.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience in CRM systems such as Fireworks, PeopleSoft and Salesforce.
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communications, including grammar and spelling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in graduate management education and related admission practices.
- Experience in tracking activity of applications and enrollments; Experience in producing reports of the analysis and evaluation of activities.
- Experience in meeting sales goals
Physical Demands
Skills and Attributes
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with prospective students, transfer students, graduate applicants, faculty, staff, and university partners.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, coordinate recruitment activities, and meet deadlines.
- Recruitment and Outreach: Ability to assist with recruiting transfer and graduate students through campus visits, college fairs, information sessions, and community outreach.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish positive relationships with prospective students, parents, academic departments, and community organizations.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to review applications, verify student information, maintain accurate databases, and prepare reports.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email, spreadsheets, databases, and student information management systems.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify challenges, address student concerns, and provide appropriate solutions or referrals.
- Presentation Skills: Ability to present information about academic programs, admissions requirements, and university resources to prospective students and groups.
- Confidentiality and Professionalism: Ability to handle student records and sensitive information responsibly while maintaining professional standards.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing recruitment priorities, enrollment needs, and university policies.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/14/2026
Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3890
Salary : $46,328 - $79,703