UNIV-Student Recruiter - Graduate Programs, College of Nursing

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Recruitment, the Student Recruiter – Graduate Programs serves as the primary recruitment and enrollment representative for the College of Nursing's online graduate programs, including Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Post-Graduate Certificate, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.

The Student Recruiter is responsible for managing prospective students throughout the enrollment funnel, from inquiry through matriculation, providing personalized guidance, timely outreach, and exceptional customer service. This position serves as a primary user of the College's CRM platform, executing communication plans, managing prospective student engagement, tracking recruitment activity, and supporting enrollment conversion strategies.

The Student Recruiter works collaboratively with Assistant Deans, Program Directors, Student Services, Admissions, and Marketing to ensure prospective students receive accurate program information, individualized support, and a seamless enrollment experience. Given the College's multiple entry points, plans of study, and fully online delivery model, this role must effectively guide students through complex educational pathways while maintaining a high-touch recruitment approach.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in higher education recruitment, enrollment management, admissions, or student services.
• Experience recruiting for online academic programs.
• Experience recruiting for nursing, healthcare, health professions, or other graduate professional programs.
• Knowledge of graduate admissions processes and enrollment funnels.
• Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Anthology, Slate, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with NursingCAS or other centralized application systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple academic programs, entry points, and enrollment cycles simultaneously.
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and customer service skills.

Job Duties:

Recruitment and Enrollment Management (35%)

• Serve as the primary recruitment contact for prospective MSN, DNP, Post-Graduate Certificate, and PhD students.
• Manage prospective students through the full enrollment lifecycle from inquiry to matriculation.
• Conduct individualized recruitment consultations via phone, email, text, and virtual meetings.
• Respond to inquiries promptly and maintain consistent follow-up to advance prospective students through the enrollment funnel.
• Educate prospective students on program offerings, admission requirements, curriculum pathways, online learning formats, and enrollment processes.
• Guide prospective students through application completion and enrollment requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of prospect interactions and recruitment activities within the CRM.
• Participate in virtual and in-person recruitment events, information sessions, webinars, and outreach activities.
• Monitor applicant progress and proactively address barriers that may impact enrollment decisions.

 

 

CRM Management and Prospect Engagement (30%)

• Serve as a primary user of the College's CRM platform, ensuring accurate documentation of prospective student activity and engagement.
• Execute recruitment communication plans and automated outreach campaigns developed in collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Recruitment.
• Maintain prospect records, communication histories, and enrollment funnel data.
• Monitor engagement metrics and prospect activity to identify opportunities for intervention and follow-up.
• Support continuous improvement of communication workflows and recruitment processes.
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to established CRM standards and practices.
• Assist in audience segmentation and targeted outreach efforts based on program interests and enrollment stage.

Enrollment Operations and Student Services Coordination (15%)

• Collaborate with Student Services and Admissions staff to ensure smooth transitions throughout the enrollment process.
• Monitor applicant status and facilitate communication regarding outs