Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to identify, outreach, and recruit qualified students to our graduate programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the graduate degree marketplace, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Graduate Recruitment Coordinator will manage a portfolio of prospective students across the full funnel, with a primary focus from initial inquiry, through application completion. The successful candidate will possess a genuine enthusiasm for recruitment work, including phone conversations with a personable enrollment approach. The incumbent will understand the value of professional collaboration within a student-centered environment. Successful candidates will have prior experience meeting enrollment targets and/or a demonstrated capacity to convert prospective adult learners into applicants and enrolled students in a fast-paced environment.

Major Responsibilities include prospect outreach and application coaching, data tracking & analysis and recruitment event support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of full-time professional experience in admissions, advisement, recruiting, educational outreach (secondary education) or sales role.

Job Competencies

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to be culturally adaptable and work well in diverse environments and with diverse clientele.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software or proven ability to learn and use new technology
• Familiarity with Google Suite & Zoom.
• Data driven and familiarity with reporting and analysis.
• Ability to multitask and work under conditions of high volume during peak periods.

Salary Grade:

8

Additional Information:

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to a state where Brown is registered to operate and process payroll.

Some travel may be required.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-08-17

Job Posting Title:

Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

Department:

School of Professional Studies and Masters Programs

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.