Graduate Admissions Counselor Jobs
Graduate Admissions Counselor jobs are open across universities, liberal arts colleges, and graduate schools, covering specializations in recruitment outreach, application review, and yield management, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior and director-level positions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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OnsiteSeattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Job Description Summary
As part of the Graduate Studies organization, the Graduate Admissions Counselor will recruit applicants to Seattle University’s graduate programs. Through daily outreach, events, and communications, this position will work with prospective students during the admissions process and through acceptance to their programs. This position will work under the supervision of the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment and contribute to recruitment, admissions, and yield goals for graduate programs.The graduate admissions counselor will be well-versed in all graduate academic offerings and will maintain expertise for a portfolio of programs. Working closely with our graduate program offices throughout the enrollment process, the graduate admissions counselor employs a variety of strategies to help meet enrollment goals. Through a proactive, engaged relationship with prospective students, the graduate admissions counselor will focus on recruitment for all programs and will guide prospective students through the admissions process.
Position Description:
Outreach and Recruitment
- Proactively manage an active portfolio of prospective graduate programs, providing professionally superior and differentiated service to achieve enrollment targets.
- Support prospective students through the full admissions cycle (prospect, inquiry, application, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment).
- Attend recruitment events requiring some evenings and weekends in the local area and Pacific Northwest region.
- Develop and organize top-quality recruitment events, and other activities to connect with, engage, and inform future students. Create opportunities to generate new student leads, in addition to and in partnership with the graduate enrollment marketing team.
- Meet prospective students through daily in-person, virtual and phone appointments, sharing information about the programs, learning about their interests, and providing guidance for a strong application.
- Partner with assigned program(s) to develop and implement full-cycle recruitment plans, including in person and virtual information sessions, meet-ups, and yield events.
- Track applicants through each part of the funnel and support them with application completion and monitor key performance indicators related to the recruitment funnel, events, and yield.
- Work with the Director of Admissions and Recruitment and the Student Success teams to ensure a smooth student experience from admission funnel through matriculation.
- Network and travel to build and expand existing, creative, and mutually beneficial relationships with targeted individuals and audiences. Support existing strategic partnerships and assist in the establishment of new partnerships.
- Oversee special projects related to admissions, recruitment and yield.
- Serve on relevant committees and working groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience sales/recruiting or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- A commitment to outstanding customer service and lifelong education
- Demonstrated skill in supporting diverse student populations and commitment to intercultural communication
- Ability to embrace change – technology, processes, and procedures
- Excellent active listening skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- A commitment to building an antiracist workplace.
- Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Ability to manage time and hit deadlines
- Comfort and experience with learning and using multiple technology applications, including but not limited to chat features, texting, learning management systems, CRMs, student information systems, and event management systems
- Knowledge of MS Office 365 suite, including Excel Experience serving adult and professional students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Slate (CRM), Workday (SIS), Canvas (LMS), and Tableau (data visualization)
- Experience in recruitment and retention preferred
Compensation at a Glance
$56,100 - $61,500
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Benefits are available to eligible employees working at an FTE of 0.53 or greater. Eligible employees may choose from three medical plans, as well as dental and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short- and long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution toward retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions, up to a maximum of 5%.
Eligible employees may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for themselves and eligible dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an on-site fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.
Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.
Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.
All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.
Months Per Year:
12Work Model:
OnsiteSeattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Job Description Summary
As part of the Graduate Studies organization, the Graduate Admissions Counselor will recruit applicants to Seattle University’s graduate programs. Through daily outreach, events, and communications, this position will work with prospective students during the admissions process and through acceptance to their programs. This position will work under the supervision of the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment and contribute to recruitment, admissions, and yield goals for graduate programs.The graduate admissions counselor will be well-versed in all graduate academic offerings and will maintain expertise for a portfolio of programs. Working closely with our graduate program offices throughout the enrollment process, the graduate admissions counselor employs a variety of strategies to help meet enrollment goals. Through a proactive, engaged relationship with prospective students, the graduate admissions counselor will focus on recruitment for all programs and will guide prospective students through the admissions process.
Position Description:
Outreach and Recruitment
- Proactively manage an active portfolio of prospective graduate programs, providing professionally superior and differentiated service to achieve enrollment targets.
- Support prospective students through the full admissions cycle (prospect, inquiry, application, admissions, onboarding, and enrollment).
- Attend recruitment events requiring some evenings and weekends in the local area and Pacific Northwest region.
- Develop and organize top-quality recruitment events, and other activities to connect with, engage, and inform future students. Create opportunities to generate new student leads, in addition to and in partnership with the graduate enrollment marketing team.
- Meet prospective students through daily in-person, virtual and phone appointments, sharing information about the programs, learning about their interests, and providing guidance for a strong application.
- Partner with assigned program(s) to develop and implement full-cycle recruitment plans, including in person and virtual information sessions, meet-ups, and yield events.
- Track applicants through each part of the funnel and support them with application completion and monitor key performance indicators related to the recruitment funnel, events, and yield.
- Work with the Director of Admissions and Recruitment and the Student Success teams to ensure a smooth student experience from admission funnel through matriculation.
- Network and travel to build and expand existing, creative, and mutually beneficial relationships with targeted individuals and audiences. Support existing strategic partnerships and assist in the establishment of new partnerships.
- Oversee special projects related to admissions, recruitment and yield.
- Serve on relevant committees and working groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience sales/recruiting or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- A commitment to outstanding customer service and lifelong education
- Demonstrated skill in supporting diverse student populations and commitment to intercultural communication
- Ability to embrace change – technology, processes, and procedures
- Excellent active listening skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- A commitment to building an antiracist workplace.
- Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Ability to manage time and hit deadlines
- Comfort and experience with learning and using multiple technology applications, including but not limited to chat features, texting, learning management systems, CRMs, student information systems, and event management systems
- Knowledge of MS Office 365 suite, including Excel Experience serving adult and professional students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Slate (CRM), Workday (SIS), Canvas (LMS), and Tableau (data visualization)
- Experience in recruitment and retention preferred
Compensation at a Glance
$56,100 - $61,500
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Benefits are available to eligible employees working at an FTE of 0.53 or greater. Eligible employees may choose from three medical plans, as well as dental and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short- and long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution toward retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions, up to a maximum of 5%.
Eligible employees may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for themselves and eligible dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an on-site fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.
Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.
Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.
All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graduate admissions counselor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in education, counseling, or a related field
- One to three years of experience in admissions, higher education, or student services
- Proficiency with enrollment CRM platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for outreach and presentations
- Ability to travel for graduate school fairs, campus visits, and recruitment events
- Experience with data reporting, application review workflows, or yield management strategies
Tips for Your Graduate Admissions Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to recruitment cycle language
Graduate admissions counselors are hired to move numbers, so your resume should show yield rates, application volume you managed, or territory growth. Avoid generic advising language and use the enrollment funnel vocabulary admissions offices actually use.
Highlight CRM and application platform experience
Most postings require familiarity with applicant tracking systems and enrollment CRM tools. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume's skills section, even if you learned them on the job, because hiring managers filter for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists graduate admissions counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type and mission
Your fit signals differ between research universities, small private colleges, and professional schools. Read each job posting for language about institutional priorities and mirror that language in your cover letter to show you understand their specific student population.
Prepare enrollment scenario questions for interviews
Admissions interviews often include scenario questions about handling a yield drop, managing a high-volume application period, or converting waitlisted students. Prepare two or three specific examples from past experience that show how you responded and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date around the recruitment cycle
Graduate admissions offices run on application deadlines and admitted-student days, so a start date that lands you mid-cycle puts you at an immediate disadvantage. When you get an offer, ask about the cycle calendar and propose a start date that gives you time to onboard before the peak period.
Graduate Admissions Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most graduate admissions counselors?
Nova Southeastern University, University of Southern California, and Barry University are hiring the most graduate admissions counselors right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Institutions with large graduate programs and active recruitment cycles tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many graduate admissions counselor jobs are remote?
About 0% of graduate admissions counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common in recruitment outreach and virtual counseling functions than in application review or on-campus yield work. Roles tied to specific territory management or in-person admitted-student events are most likely to require a physical presence.
How do you become a graduate admissions counselor?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree, then gain experience in higher education through roles in student services, undergraduate admissions, or academic advising. Build familiarity with enrollment CRM tools and application review processes. Many counselors move into graduate admissions from undergraduate advising roles or from graduate assistantships that involve recruitment or outreach work.
Can you get a graduate admissions counselor job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level graduate admissions counselor roles exist, and institutions often hire candidates who have worked as graduate assistants, resident advisors, or student ambassadors. Demonstrating communication skills, comfort with public presentations, and genuine knowledge of the institution's graduate programs can offset a limited formal admissions background at the coordinator level.
What does the graduate admissions counselor interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the admissions director and team members. Candidates are often asked to give a short presentation or mock recruitment pitch. Final rounds may include a conversation with faculty or the dean of graduate studies, particularly at smaller institutions where counselors work closely with academic departments.
Where can I find and apply to graduate admissions counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to graduate admissions counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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