Manchester University Looking for Graduate Admissions Advisor Full Time

Position: Graduate Admissions Advisor
Department:  Office of Graduate
Admissions
Campus: Fort Wayne Campus
Target Hire Date: December 2023

Position
Overview: 

The Graduate Admissions Advisor is responsible for recruiting prospective students for programs in the
health sciences and pharmacy at Manchester University. They will assist with the development, management and execution of recruitment and
enrollment strategies to achieve established enrollment goals. The Graduate Admissions Advisor must align with the University and Office of
Graduate Admissions’ mission and vision and provide excellent professional and personal service.

Essential job
functions: 

• Responsible for recruitment efforts and acting as the primary point of contact for prospective
  students in assigned programs
• Managing the planning and coordination of recruitment materials and activities for assigned
  programs
• Corresponding with prospective students throughout the recruitment process through email, telephone, and texting
• Meeting with prospective students and stakeholders on campus
• Receiving and processing program applications
• Attending
  recruitment events to promote programs in the health sciences and pharmacy
• Utilizing the CRM system (Slate) for the Office of
  Graduate Admissions
• Collaborating with faculty and administrators to develop, implement, and assess admission criteria and
  processes
• Sharing and analyzing admission data to improve processes and meet strategic goals
• Collaborating with the Office
  of Graduate Admissions staff to achieve enrollment goals for programs in the health sciences and pharmacy
• Providing market input
  and feedback for marketing materials and advertisements
• Maintaining a general knowledge base for all programs in the health
  sciences and pharmacy
• Contributing to departmental and health sciences program developmental and planning activities
• Demonstrating a team “can-do” attitude and fostering positive relationships within the university community
• Representing the
  university at approved professional organizations in a professional manner
• Organizing and managing multiple responsibilities
  simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned, based on experience and capacity

Requirements: 

• A commitment to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
• A commitment to
  fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must
  possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel, read maps and have reliable, local transportation.
• Must have the
  capacity to be flexible, assertive, intuitive, patient, personable, and empathetic.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office
  Suite.
• While not required, mastery of multiple languages is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Previous experience in recruiting a plus, especially if experience was related to online academic programs.
• Ability to develop
  and maintain highly effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to influence, communicate, respond, and
  interact with a wide array of individuals.
• Strong time management, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
• Solid
  sense of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.

General information: Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester,
Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master’s programs, and 21 NCAA Division
III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to growing health science programs, including athletic training, nursing,
nutrition and nutrigenomics, pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and physical therapy.

Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing
respect for ethnic, cultural, and religious pluralism and international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of
every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and
compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester
University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.

Work schedule: This is a full-time,
non-exempt position. Forty (40) hours per week (8:00 am-5:00 pm) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and
workflow demands of the College, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be required occasionally.

To apply:
We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. The review
of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online via ADP and upload a cover letter and resume with your completed
employment application. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Manchester University is an equal-opportunity
employer.
Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.