Graduate Assistant, Admissions

Job Title: Graduate Assistant, Admissions

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Director and Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Effective Date: 9/2/25

# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2

Job Description:

The graduate assistant works in conjunction with the Admissions office in all aspects of recruiting and building relationships with prospective students.

Responsibilities for Graduate Assistant, Admissions:

Specific Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in recruiting prospective students and supporting enrollment initiatives for Manhattanville.
• Maintains frequent communication with prospective and admitted students by phone, email, virtually, while aiding the admission and enrollment process.
• Assist with on campus and virtual events, including high school group visits, open houses, and other recruitment events.
• Utilizes and maintains the Customer Relation Management System.
• Working knowledge of academic programs, admissions requirements, and overall Manhattanville information.
• Works collaboratively with various departments on campus to support enrollment goals.
• Give admissions presentations and speak with prospective students when necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the Admissions office.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Enrolled in a graduate program at Manhattanville
• Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable vehicle

Qualifications:

• Experience in admissions, higher education, customer experience, recruitment, or sales
• Customer Service Relation Management System (CRM) experience
• Marketing background, academic or professional
• Website maintenance experience
• Search engine optimization experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.
• Organizing, transporting, and setting up materials and displays at recruiting events

Salary:

Tution Remission (6 credits per term - Fall, Spring, Summer)

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, average load of 20 hours per week over the duration of the appointment period

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Travel to Admissions events as assigned

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $ 0 - $ 0