Senior Enrollment Specialist

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title SR ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST Position Number 8102884 Work Modality Hybrid - 4 In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON), the Senior Enrollment Specialist serves as an integral member of the enrollment and student affairs team responsible for recruiting, engaging, and supporting prospective Master of Nursing (MN) students throughout the admissions and enrollment process.

This position plays a key role in advancing the strategic enrollment goals of the School by cultivating prospective student relationships, guiding applicants through the admissions process, supporting recruitment initiatives, and facilitating the successful transition of admitted students into the program. The Senior Enrollment Specialist collaborates closely with academic leadership, faculty, advisors, Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management (GPEM), and other university partners to ensure a seamless and student-centered enrollment experience.

The Senior Enrollment Specialist also contributes to the development and implementation of recruitment, communication, and enrollment management strategies that support application, admission, yield, and enrollment goals for the MN program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Guides and supports prospective students throughout the application and enrollment process. Advises prospective students, manages incomplete applications, and coordinates with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Assistant Dean of Pre-Licensure Programs, MN Program Director, advisors, faculty, staff, and relevant university offices to support students' transition toward enrollment.
• Reviews application files, evaluates prerequisite coursework, screens candidates for appropriateness, and guides eligible candidates through the admissions process. Proactively communicates with prospective students and applicants to encourage application completion and enrollment.
• Identifies trends within the applicant pool and provides feedback to support recruitment, conversion, and matriculation strategies.
• Assists with the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of recruitment and communication plans designed to enroll a qualified and diverse incoming student cohort.
• Participates in recruitment activities, including representing Loyola University Chicago and MNSON at recruitment events, information sessions, open houses, conferences, meetings, and individual advising appointments.
• Assists in developing and maintaining recruitment and communication materials, including outreach messaging, prospect communication workflows, websites, and related enrollment resources.
• Advises prospective students and applicants regarding program options, admissions requirements, application timelines, and enrollment processes.
• Assists with onboarding and orientation activities for admitted students to support student engagement, retention, and belonging.
• Collaborates with the University Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management (GPEM) regarding recruitment and admissions processes, including ensuring admitted students receive timely registration and onboarding information.
• Utilizes university admissions systems and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms to maintain records, generate enrollment reports, monitor applicant data, and support enrollment planning.
• Provides technical and operational support to program leadership, faculty, and staff related to enrollment systems and processes.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of enrollment management strategies that support established application, admission, yield, and enrollment goals for the MN program.
• Works collaboratively across the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and with university partners to support enrollment and student success initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing prepares compassionate and highly skilled nurses and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing health equity and improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin in June 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:

• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
• Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your role.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student advising, or a related area.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the university.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to student-centered service and support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student advising, or a related area.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the university.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to student-centered service and support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field.
• Experience with graduate or professional student recruitment and enrollment.
• Experience using admissions databases, CRM systems, and enrollment reporting tools.
• Familiarity with nursing or healthcare education environments preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

• Experience using admissions databases, CRM systems, and enrollment reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 06/23/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of related experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Inclusive Excellence Statement

Optional Documents