Bellarmine University is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as the Graduate Nursing Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator. This role serves as the point person for graduate nursing recruitment and enrollment. This position spearheads the process for developing robust online (social media, Nursing CAS, etc.) and in-person off-campus recruitment efforts, creating high-impact virtual recruitment experiences, and assisting with admission processes including financial aid and other important enrollment processes. A critical aspect of this position is to cultivate relationships with prospective students to help them appreciate the distinctive educational experience at Bellarmine University. The Graduate Nursing Recruitment & Enrollment Coordinator will work closely with program directors, chairs, associate deans, and the Lansing School of Nursing & Clinical Sciences Dean to establish recruitment goals and gain a thorough understanding of the unique qualities of each degree and program track. This role demands experience in customer service focused on achieving goals and meeting customer expectations in a timely manner. This position is responsible for managing recruitment and admission activities and tactics increasing the likelihood of achieving enrollment goals.

Position Responsibilities:

Student Recruitment:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract prospective students to graduate nursing programs, with a focus on multi-year admission dates.
• Conduct outreach activities, hospital visits, community events, and virtual information sessions to promote graduate nursing programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, providing detailed information about the programs, admission requirements, and application processes.
• Promptly follow up on inquiries with personal outreach through phone calls, emails, web chat, and social media platforms.
• Manage graduate admission applications for students in assigned programs.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop promotional materials and digital content to enhance program visibility and attract applicants.
• Track and analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and adjust as needed to meet enrollment goals.
• Maintain current understanding of enrollment processes for assigned programs including, but not limited to application process, admission standards, financial aid procedures, registration policies, and use of CRM (SLATE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Assist in enhancing recruitment efforts and strengthen community and industry connections.
• Work closely with the admissions team to facilitate the seamless transition of prospective students to admitted status, serving as a liaison for students with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounts.
• Collaborate and consult with enrollment management, communications, and marketing teams to ensure that programmatic information is accurate and up to date for prospective students and staff on all mediums (e.g., print materials, website, social media);
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure that students receive a cohesive and supportive educational experience.

Event Coordination:

• Plan and coordinate recruitment events, open houses, and orientation sessions to engage prospective and newly admitted students.
• Organize and host webinars, Q&A sessions, and other events to provide prospective students with insights into the graduate nursing programs and Bellarmine University.

Working Conditions:

• Office with some travel (<20%)

***Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in a related field such as Nursing, Education, or Higher Education Administration.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, or a related field, preferably within higher education or healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with prospective students and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with recruitment management software or databases.
• Knowledge of the nursing profession and graduate nursing programs is a plus.

Bellarmine University is committed to core values of diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces diversity in our workforce among members of faculty, staff and administration. We remain committed to affirmative actions, policies, procedures and attitudes necessary to continue to build and retain a diverse and equitable workforce. We will demonstrate a fully realized and lived commitment to equity and inclusion, empowering all members of our increasingly diverse community and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of Bellarmine's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will seek to ensure that all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, layoff and termination processes remain free of discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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About Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 382 Colleges, is one of the top 15 Southern regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's 2018 college rankings, and is a top university in Forbes' list of America's best colleges. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world. Bellarmine is located on a scenic 175-acre campus in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, KY, which Glassdoor recently recognized one of the nation's top 10 cities where pay goes the furthest, and National Geographic calls it a top 10 food city. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 1...0 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply. Bellarmine University is committed to core values of diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces diversity in our workforce among members of faculty, staff and administration. We remain committed to affirmative actions, policies, procedures and attitudes necessary to continue to build and retain a diverse and equitable workforce. We will demonstrate a fully realized and lived commitment to equity and inclusion, empowering all members of our increasingly diverse community and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of Bellarmine's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will seek to ensure that all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, layoff and termination processes remain free of discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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