Prospective Student Engagement Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and student-centered Prospective Student Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic and collaborative admissions team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support recruitment, yield, and transition initiatives for prospective and admitted students through personalized communications, events, onboarding activities, and other engagement efforts that support enrollment and student success.
• Support strategic planning and execution of recruitment and yield efforts for priority prospective student populations in alignment with institutional enrollment goals.
• Plan, coordinate and represent UMSI at on- and off-campus recruitment events, including information sessions, college fairs and targeted outreach, with regular travel and occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, counselors, advisors, faculty, alumni, and educational institutions to expand program awareness and strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Track, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, engagement trends, and conversion metrics to inform recruitment strategy and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience engaging with prospective students/applicants through multiple channels in higher education recruitment, admissions, student engagement, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Slate) and using data to inform recruitment strategy and outreach efforts.
• Experience planning and executing recruitment activities, including presentations, information sessions, outreach events, and partnership-building efforts.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent academic programs effectively to prospective students and stakeholders.