Admissions Coordinator - Independence

Now Hiring: Admissions Coordinator

Graceland University | Independence, Missouri

Are you organized, service-oriented, and passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals? Graceland University is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our Admissions team and play a vital role in guiding students from acceptance through enrollment.

As the Admissions Coordinator, you'll serve as a key point of contact for prospective and returning students while providing administrative and operational support that keeps our Admissions Office running efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Guide students through the enrollment process from acceptance to matriculation.
• Coordinate with Student Financial Services, the Registrar, faculty, and other campus partners to ensure a seamless student experience.
• Review enrollment checklists, collect required documents, and communicate next steps to students.
• Organize marketing materials, promotional items, office supplies, and recruitment resources.
• Prepare materials for campus visits, college fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Office.
• Assist with recruitment events and special projects that support enrollment growth.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Student-focused with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and solving problems.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems (CRM experience is a plus).

Why Graceland?

At Graceland University, you'll become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to transforming lives through education. We value teamwork, innovation, and exceptional service, creating an environment where employees can make a meaningful impact on students every day.

Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City Metro)

Position: Full-Time | Exempt

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about helping students succeed and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Graceland University Admissions Team!

Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.

Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.

All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.

Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We're looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.