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Enrollment Application Specialist, Nursing Focus - Enrollment Operations and Student Services

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA$37.4k – $47.8k/yrPosted October 15, 2026via Duquesne University

Salary:              $ 18.00 - $23.00 per hour based on a 35 hour work week
Benefits:           The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Enrollment Operations and Student Services
Position Status:         Full-time                                             
Hours:                       Varied
Position Number:      000638/30-518                 
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the primary direction of EMG and oversight by the Office of the Provost, this position will manage and cultivate lead generation through application streamlining the student experience to support successful enrollment in online graduate nursing programs. The School of Nursing online graduate programs are the focus of this position.  There will be deep collaboration with EMG, the Office of the Provost and the School of Nursing. 

Major areas of work include, but is not limited to, follows the lifecycle of the application process from the prospective student’s initial request for program information, to the successful completion of an application. Provides information to prospective students for all online graduate degree programs, communicates regularly with prospective students, and assists applicants throughout the application process by ensuring all materials have been received. Collaborates with administration, faculty, staff, students, and applicants to foster innovation and efficiency throughout the recruitment and application processes. The Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for guiding prospective students through the enrollment process, from initial inquiry to registration completion. This role requires effective communication skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to connect with prospective students to understand their unique needs and goals. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed, conducting in person and virtual tours and information sessions, tracking student interactions, and maintaining active and extensive communication with prospective students through various channels including phone, email, chat, and SMS.

This primary focus of this position is to coordinate the applications for graduate nursing programs and to ensure a streamlined process for applicants seeking admission to the university.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enters inquiry and application data, scans and indexes confidential materials through the systems, ensuring the confidentiality and accuracy of all data entry information processed for graduate admissions. Coordinates the receipt and review of academic credentials for graduate and undergraduate admission applicants

Assists with the optimization and administration of the enrollment systems, including, but not limited to Technolutions Slate and Ellucian Banner.

Liaison with Graduate Admissions for the Enrollment Operations and Student Services department. Researches and resolves graduate processing issues within Slate.

Provides assistance with inquiry and application data entry and related tasks for undergraduate admissions and financial aid. Supports operational and processing effectiveness for the entire enrollment division (Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Enrollment Marketing and Communications, Military and Veterans Services).

Helps manage and administer system requests on a daily basis for all aspects of enrollment management.

Participates in special admission events, such as DUQ days and Accepted Student Days.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support the functions of a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Travel for events.

Completes other duties as assigned.

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