Graduate Admissions Coordinator

Graduate Admissions Coordinator

Salary

$42,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Location

1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover

Job Type

Professional

Job Number

2025-00395

Division

SGAES

Opening Date

04/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

General Description of the Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Graduation Operations, the incumbent will perform various duties in recruiting and selecting student applicants for admission to the School of Graduate Adult and Extended Studies: irregular hours and travel required.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions:

1. Analyze the qualifications of applicants utilizing established Delaware State University admissions standards, guidelines, and criteria, reviewing unusual circumstances with a supervisor as appropriate.

2. Correspond with prospective students, applicants, DSU alumni, academic advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and nonacademic programs, and student activities following established procedures and precedents. Maintains working knowledge of international student admissions requirements and coordinates with the International Affairs Officer to facilitate required documents for international students.

3. Prepare and distribute various statistical reports on inquiries and applicants to program staff concerning the status of applicant files.

4. Process and review applications, track down decisions, and update student records in the systems used within Delaware State University.

5. Continuously review open files to facilitate completion.

6. Monitor acceptance and deposit rates for assigned programs.

7. Serve as liaison with the admissions committees for assigned academic programs.

8. Use admissions software to assign and deliver admission-related communications in consultation with the Director of Support Services.

9. Work closely with the Program Director to ensure that Graduate Admissions and each academic program are aware of any status changes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Clearly and persuasively articulate the mission of Delaware State University to prospective students.

2. Present to prospective students about the educational opportunities at Delaware State University.

3. Counsel prospective graduate students regarding admission policies and procedures.

4. Enter appropriate and accurate student information into the corresponding database as needed for all phone, email, and person-to-person communication with prospective students.

5. Responsible for marketing and recruiting events such as information receptions, trade shows, and education fairs. This may involve occasional evening and/or weekend commitments.

Qualification Standards

1. Bachelor Degree

2. Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills required

3. Knowledge of all Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher

4. Banner experience will be highly preferred.

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The position requires leadership, initiative, innovation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make independent judgments in various ways, such as counseling applicants and students. It also requires a demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently and work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

1. Provide a high level of personalized service to the diverse constituents who inquire with Graduate Admission.

2. Communicate with principals in the Registrar's Office, the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Office, the Student Affairs Office, and the Financial Services Office regarding student issues.

3. Greet visitors/guests/students courteously and professionally; determine their needs and provide the appropriate information or direct them to the appropriate person or department.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Equal opportunity employer/program and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit the Delaware State University Benefits Page and the State of Delaware benefits page.

Employer Delaware State University

Address 1200 N. Dupont HWY

Dover, Delaware, 19901

Phone (302) 857-6261

Website https://www.desu.edu/about/administration/human-resources