Graduate Admissions Recruiter - Healthcare Programs

Responsibilities

The recruiter is responsible for managing prospective student pipelines and achieving enrollment goals for graduate healthcare programs. They will build relationships with professional organizations and provide personalized engagement to students throughout the enrollment process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least one year of professional experience in recruitment, sales, or a related field. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to travel, and a commitment to the university's Christian mission.

Skills

• Student recruitment
• Relationship development
• Sales
• Customer service
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• CRM software
• Data management
• Strategic planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Public speaking

Benefits

• Retirement matching
• Tuition remission
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Wellness opportunities
• On-campus health center

About this role

Position Summary

The Graduate Admissions Recruiter for Healthcare Programs is responsible for recruiting prospective students and achieving established enrollment goals for assigned graduate healthcare and health-science programs at Gardner-Webb University, including RN to BSN, ABSN, graduate Nursing and Strength & Conditioning programs. The Recruiter develops prospective-student pipelines, builds relationships with healthcare and professional organizations, and provides consistent, personalized engagement with students from initial inquiry through enrollment.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Graduate Admission, academic leadership, faculty, Enrollment Operations, Financial Planning, Marketing, and other university partners, the Recruiter executes program-specific recruitment strategies, maintains comprehensive knowledge of assigned programs, and provides a responsive, student-centered recruitment experience that clearly communicates Gardner-Webb’s mission, value, academic opportunities, and distinctive graduate experience.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
* At least one year of professional experience in college admission, student recruitment, healthcare, relationship development, sales, customer service, or a closely related area.
* Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with prospective students, academic partners, employers, professional organizations, and community partners.
* Ability to communicate effectively and consistently with a high volume of prospective students while providing personalized service.
* Ability to manage multiple programs, student populations, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Experience using technology to manage communication, records, or customer relationships.
* Commitment to exceptional student service, ethical admission practices, confidentiality, and accurate representation of the university.
* Personal and professional values consistent with the Christian mission of Gardner-Webb University.
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel on behalf of the university.
* Ability to work evenings and weekends as required during recruitment seasons and enrollment events.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master’s degree.
* Experience in graduate or professional student recruitment.
* Experience recruiting or working with students in nursing, healthcare, health sciences, strength and conditioning, exercise science, or related fields.
* Experience developing relationships with healthcare systems, employers, professional organizations, colleges and universities, fitness or performance organizations, or other sources of prospective-student referrals.
* Demonstrated success achieving recruitment, enrollment, sales, or other measurable relationship-development goals.
* Experience with Slate CRM and Banner or comparable systems.
* Familiarity with the enrollment environment of private, tuition-dependent, or faith-based higher education.

Physical and Travel Requirements

* Ability to travel by automobile and other forms of transportation for recruitment activities.
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain any credentials required by university policy.
* Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends during peak recruitment periods.
* Ability to lift and transport recruitment materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
* Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Competitive Benefits:

* Retirement matching
* Tuition remission
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Short term/long term disability
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid sick leave
* 17 paid holidays
* Wellness opportunities
* On-campus health center

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university committed to helping individuals become more in faith, learning, and service. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, GWU offers the benefits of a close-knit community with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the greater Greenville-Spartanburg region. Founded in 1905 and rooted in the Baptist tradition, the University now serves approximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. As a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful service to others.

Our community reflects a shared commitment to One Webb, creating an environment where people support one another, pursue their purpose, and work together to make a lasting impact. GWU attracts students from across the nation and around the world and competes in NCAA Division I athletics with 22 teams and more than 500 student-athletes.