Job Description

Position Summary:
The Graduate Admissions team at Campbellsville University is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the growing demands of student recruitment, personalized communication, event coordination, and other various tasks. This role will play a pivotal part in advancing CU’s enrollment goals by engaging with prospective students, families, and schools while supporting the logistical and operational needs of the admissions team.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Support

• Assist in coordinating and hosting campus visits, including individual and group tours, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for prospective students and their families.
• Participate in recruitment travel to high-yield counties and mid-level activity regions, supporting events such as FAFSA Days, presentations, and college fairs.
• Represent CU at recruitment events, engaging with school counselors, students, and families to build strong relationships and promote CU programs.

Event Coordination

• Help plan and execute high-impact recruitment events, ensuring smooth logistics and effective communication with attendees.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to schedule, manage, and follow up on visits and events in key recruitment areas.

Personalized Communication

• Assist with ongoing communication efforts, including:
  • Sending individualized texts, emails, and follow-ups to prospective students and families.
  • Conducting outreach through phone calls to maintain student interest and answer inquiries.
  • Coordinating mass communications, such as weekly text campaigns and event reminders.
• Work with the team to develop tailored strategies for engaging students from high-yield and high-conversion regions.

Data Management and Analysis

• Track recruitment data to identify trends and opportunities for targeted outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of prospective student interactions, visits, and event attendance to support the admissions team’s decision-making process.

Team Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between admissions and other departments, including athletics, financial aid, and academic programs, to ensure prospective students receive comprehensive support.
• Support communication efforts with counselors and coaches to strengthen CU’s recruitment network.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a graduate program at Campbellsville University.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for recruitment events and work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Prior experience in event coordination, admissions, or customer service is a plus.

Work Schedule and Commitment:

• Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility for event schedules.
• Some travel and evening/weekend work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Tuition assistance and/or stipend as applicable.
• Hands-on experience in higher education recruitment and event management.
• Networking opportunities with campus and community leaders.