Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
The Graduate Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for supporting and advancing graduate enrollment efforts within the College of Education. The position is split evenly between program-specific and college-wide responsibilities. Fifty percent of the role supports the Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (MATLLC) program by managing recruitment processes, serving as the primary contact for prospective students, and coordinating the application and admissions process. The remaining fifty percent supports recruitment and enrollment initiatives across all College of Education graduate programs, including event planning, communications, and data management.
Location: Lindquist Center, College of Education
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks
- Serve as primary point of contact with prospective MATLCC students via phone, chat, SMS, email.
- Cultivate relationships with prospective students.
- Work with individual graduate programs across the college to determine their recruitment needs and facilitate their access to resources (marketing materials, email campaigns, website updates) to meet their recruitment goals.
- Assist graduate programs in developing and articulating their messaging about their value proposition.
- Manage the application and admissions process for MATLCC, including:
- Tracking student progress through the application and admissions process, especially regarding deadlines.
- Communicating with rest of the MATLCC team about missing application elements, student progress, acceptances, registration, and general queries.
- Attend regular MATLCC meetings and consult on general matters regarding the program.
- Collaborate with faculty and Graduate Student Affairs Manager to answer inquiries from prospects, applicants, and admits regarding programs and processes.
- Respond to marketing campaigns and digital outreach with timely, tailored follow-up.
- Maintain recruitment records of all leads, applications, and yields for MATLCC.
- Manage collegiate recruiting event calendars, digital scheduling platforms, and associated web/event pages.
- Assist in the coordination or preparation of strategic communications plans in support of graduate programs.
- Collaborate with the MATLCC team to manage marketing communications for the program.
- Assist in the creation of promotional content.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with marketing tools (e.g., Canva).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Desired Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in higher education, counseling, K–12 education, or marketing
- Experience in higher education recruitment, marketing, or admissions.
- Familiarity with MAUI and CRM systems.
- Ability to build strong working relationships.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in building systems and forms of communication.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Pay level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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