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University of Alaska is hiring a Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist to lead personalized outreach to prospective, applied, and admitted graduate applicants at UAF's Graduate School. The role represents the university at recruitment events and virtual sessions, partners with academic departments to communicate program opportunities, and builds a new recruitment function to support graduate enrollment growth. The Specialist also tracks outreach and yield activity and recommends adjustments based on results.

Highlights

Lead personalized outreach to prospective, applied, and admitted graduate applicants
Represent the university at recruitment events, college fairs, and virtual information sessions
Partner with academic departments to communicate graduate program opportunities
Recommend outreach strategies and next steps for prospective and admitted students
Develop and deliver presentations on graduate admissions and recruitment to varied audiences
Prepare status reports on outreach and yield activities and recommend adjustments based on results
Coordinate and assist with planning recruitment events, college fairs, and information sessions
Use relational databases and CRM systems such as Banner, Salesforce, and OnBase
Apply knowledge of FERPA and other regulations related to student records and communication
Hold a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in student recruitment, admissions, advising, or related higher education work, or an equivalent combination
Prefer a master’s or doctoral degree and experience specifically in graduate or professional school recruitment
Travel as needed for recruitment events and hold a valid Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record
Work a full-time staff role with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including retirement options, tuition waivers, and medical, dental, and vision coverage

Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist Full Description

About the Role

The Graduate School at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a proactive, dynamic and student-centered Graduate Admissions Recruiter to play a key role in strengthening graduate enrollment and supporting students from first inquiry through enrollment. This position leads personalized outreach to prospective, applied, and admitted applicants, represents UAF at recruitment events and virtual sessions, and partners closely with academic departments to communicate program opportunities. If you excel at relationship building, enjoy helping students navigate the graduate admissions process, and want to contribute to UAF’s mission as Alaska’s research University, we encourage you to apply.

Join the UAF Graduate School at an exciting time as we build a dedicated recruitment function to support graduate growth across the university. In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for prospective and admitted students, traveling to recruitment events, hosting information sessions, and building genuine relationships with students, navigating one of the biggest decisions of their academic careers. You'll work closely with academic departments across UAF, gaining a broad view of our graduate programs while directly shaping how students experience the admissions process. This is a chance to build something new — with real ownership over outreach strategy and measurable impact on enrollment outcomes — within a collaborative, mission-driven team supporting Alaska's only doctoral research university.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations. They will have a working knowledge of graduate admissions processes, enrollment timelines, and recruitment best practices, as well as knowledge of FERPA and other regulations related to student records and communication. The candidate should be able to recommend appropriate outreach strategies and next steps for prospective and admitted students using established guidelines, develop and deliver presentations on graduate admissions and recruitment to a variety of audiences, and prepare status reports on outreach and yield activities while recommending adjustments based on results. They will also be responsible for coordinating and assisting with the planning of recruitment events, college fairs, and information sessions. Advanced computer skills, including experience with relational databases and CRM systems such as Banner, Salesforce, and OnBase, are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong customer service and problem-solving skills, the ability to troubleshoot applicant issues and determine appropriate courses of action, effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines, and be willing to travel as needed for recruitment events.

Successful candidates are natural relationship-builders who enjoy talking with people from a wide range of backgrounds and feel comfortable speaking in front of groups, large and small. You'll need to stay organized while juggling many prospective and admitted students at different stages of the process, and you should be comfortable using CRM and data tracking tools to follow up consistently and on time. Because this role represents UAF at events and works closely with academic departments, strong written and verbal communication and a genuine enthusiasm for higher education and student success will serve you well. Prior experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, or customer-facing higher-ed work is a strong plus, but a proactive, people-first mindset matters just as much as a specific résumé line.

Two years of experience in one or more of the following: student recruitment or admissions, academic advising, enrollment management, higher education customer service, or a related student-facing role involving outreach, event coordination, or data tracking. Experience using a CRM or student information system (such as Banner, Salesforce, or Onbase) is helpful but not required. Experience working specifically with graduate or adult learners is a plus but not necessary to meet the minimum qualification.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience in student recruitment, admissions, advising, or related higher education work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree

Preferred Experience

Experience specifically in graduate or professional school recruitment or admissions
Experience with Banner, Salesforce, or Onbase CRM systems
Experience developing or executing recruitment communication or yield strategies
Experience working with adult learners, international students, or first-generation graduate students

Required Application Materials

A fully completed University of Alaska employment application (applications will only be accepted online through the University of Alaska Job Site).
A current resume.
A cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.
Three professional references, including current/previous supervisors.

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

A valid Alaska Driver’s License and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Additional Information

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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