SR ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST

About the role

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Senior Enrollment Specialist to join the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, this position plays a key role in advancing the strategic enrollment goals of the School.

Responsibilities

• Guides and supports prospective students throughout the application and enrollment process.
• Advises prospective students, manages incomplete applications, and coordinates with relevant university offices to support students’ transition toward enrollment.
• Reviews application files, evaluates prerequisite coursework, screens candidates for appropriateness, and guides eligible candidates through the admissions process.
• Proactively communicates with prospective students and applicants to encourage application completion and enrollment.
• Identifies trends within the applicant pool and provides feedback to support recruitment, conversion, and matriculation strategies.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of recruitment and communication plans designed to enroll a qualified and diverse incoming student cohort.
• Participates in recruitment activities, including representing Loyola University Chicago and MNSON at various events and meetings.
• Assists in developing and maintaining recruitment and communication materials, including outreach messaging, prospect communication workflows, websites, and related enrollment resources.
• Advises prospective students and applicants regarding program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and enrollment processes.
• Assists with onboarding and orientation activities for admitted students to support student engagement, retention, and belonging.
• Collaborates with the University Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management (GPEM) regarding recruitment and admissions processes, including ensuring admitted students receive timely registration and onboarding information.
• Utilizes university admissions systems and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms to maintain records, generate enrollment reports, monitor applicant data, and support enrollment planning.
• Provides technical and operational support to program leadership, faculty, and staff related to enrollment systems and processes.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of enrollment management strategies that support established application, admission, yield, and enrollment goals for the MN program.
• Works collaboratively across the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and with university partners to support enrollment and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student advising, or a related area.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the university.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to student-centered service and support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field.
• Experience with graduate or professional student recruitment and enrollment.
• Experience using admissions databases, CRM systems, and enrollment reporting tools.
• Familiarity with nursing or healthcare education environments preferred.