Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment

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Xavier University is seeking a collaborative, relationship-driven, and student-centered Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions to join the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys connecting with prospective students, building relationships, and helping students take the next step toward achieving their personal and professional goals.

At Xavier, our mission is to educate the whole person—intellectually, morally, and spiritually—in the Jesuit tradition. The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions plays a vital role in advancing this mission by engaging prospective graduate students, supporting recruitment efforts for assigned programs, and creating a welcoming and supportive enrollment experience.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage recruitment activities for assigned graduate programs, build meaningful relationships with prospective students and campus partners, support graduate enrollment growth, and help students discover the value of a Xavier graduate education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions will:
• Manage recruitment efforts for assigned graduate programs by engaging prospective students, supporting enrollment pipelines, and contributing to achievement of graduate enrollment goals.
• Build relationships with prospective students through personalized outreach, recruitment appointments, events, presentations, and ongoing communication throughout the enrollment journey.
• Partner with faculty, program directors, and university stakeholders to understand program value, support recruitment priorities, and create a seamless prospective student experience.
• Use CRM systems, enrollment data, and recruitment insights to track student engagement, support application conversion, and identify opportunities to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Collaborate with Graduate Recruitment & Admissions team members and campus partners to support recruitment initiatives, events, and continuous improvement efforts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, higher education, sales, marketing support, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage prospective students and provide a supportive, student-centered experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with CRM systems and enrollment technologies preferred.
• Ability to travel and participate in occasional evening or weekend recruitment activities.
 

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website.  Review of applications will start on June 29, 2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. 

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is an integral part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts, with a strong commitment to advancing a culture of diversity, equity and belonging. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out varied perspectives.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.