Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

Job Description

Graduate Recruitment Coordinator

About Brown University:

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.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, including summer hours and a winter break. A comprehensive Benefits package is provided, which includes generous time off, annual paid holidays, health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement plans, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more. For further information, please visit the University Human Resources web page.

About The Opportunity:

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) extends a Brown education to new audiences of learners, focusing on the development of skills and breadth of knowledge essential for professional success and leadership. The SPS leverages Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning across a range of programs. This includes serving students outside of traditional degree programs and partnering with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs. The SPS also supports the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, encompassing traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator is to identify, outreach, and recruit qualified students to Brown University’s graduate programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the graduate degree marketplace, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role involves managing a portfolio of prospective students across the full recruitment funnel, with a primary focus from initial inquiry through application completion. The successful candidate will demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for recruitment, including engaging in personable phone conversations with a student-centered enrollment approach. The incumbent will appreciate the value of professional collaboration within a supportive environment. 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 is essential.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prospect outreach and application coaching
• Data tracking & analysis
• Recruitment event support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of full-time professional experience in admissions, advisement, recruiting, educational outreach (secondary education) or a 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.

Additional Information:

• Salary Grade: 8
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
• Position Work Location: Remote
• Recruiting Start Date: March 2, 2026
• Travel: Some travel may be required.
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Guidelines:

Applicants are required to include a resume and cover letter with their application. Please note that to be considered for any staff position at Brown University, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

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

Contact for Questions:

If you have any questions, you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.