Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Current Xavier University employees
must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday. Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions to join the Office of the Graduate School. This role provides an opportunity to support prospective graduate students from initial inquiry through their first enrollment, ensuring a clear, supportive, and welcoming admissions experience. At Xavier, our mission is to educate the whole person—intellectually, morally, and spiritually—in the Jesuit tradition. The
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
plays a vital part in advancing this mission by supporting access to graduate education, fostering strong collaborative relationships with faculty within academic programs, and guiding prospective students through the recruitment and admissions process. Working in a collaborative, student-focused environment, the successful candidate will help support enrollment efforts across assigned graduate programs while strengthening campus services and contributing to a community where all members can learn, grow, and succeed.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and admitted graduate students, providing accurate and timely information about programs, application requirements, and enrollment steps.
Implement recruitment activities and outreach efforts in collaboration with graduate program directors and Graduate School leadership.
Manage and track graduate applications and recruitment activity using Slate CRM, including coordinating application materials and monitoring application progress.
Conduct in-person, phone, and virtual appointments, and represent Xavier at local, regional, and national recruitment events.
Support the admissions decision process through collaboration with faculty in reviewing application materials, interviewing candidates as appropriate, and providing input to academic programs.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in higher education or a related field.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Capability to learn new software and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Experience in graduate recruitment or admissions.
Experience working with CRM systems, such as Slate.
Application Process & Timeline To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Review of applications will start on
February 13, 2026
and will be 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.
About Xavier Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.
Benefits 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.
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Current Xavier University employees
must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday. Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruiting Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions to join the Office of the Graduate School. This role provides an opportunity to support prospective graduate students from initial inquiry through their first enrollment, ensuring a clear, supportive, and welcoming admissions experience. At Xavier, our mission is to educate the whole person—intellectually, morally, and spiritually—in the Jesuit tradition. The
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
plays a vital part in advancing this mission by supporting access to graduate education, fostering strong collaborative relationships with faculty within academic programs, and guiding prospective students through the recruitment and admissions process. Working in a collaborative, student-focused environment, the successful candidate will help support enrollment efforts across assigned graduate programs while strengthening campus services and contributing to a community where all members can learn, grow, and succeed.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and admitted graduate students, providing accurate and timely information about programs, application requirements, and enrollment steps.
Implement recruitment activities and outreach efforts in collaboration with graduate program directors and Graduate School leadership.
Manage and track graduate applications and recruitment activity using Slate CRM, including coordinating application materials and monitoring application progress.
Conduct in-person, phone, and virtual appointments, and represent Xavier at local, regional, and national recruitment events.
Support the admissions decision process through collaboration with faculty in reviewing application materials, interviewing candidates as appropriate, and providing input to academic programs.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in higher education or a related field.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Capability to learn new software and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Experience in graduate recruitment or admissions.
Experience working with CRM systems, such as Slate.
Application Process & Timeline To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Review of applications will start on
February 13, 2026
and will be 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.
About Xavier Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.
Benefits 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.
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