Graduate Assistant - Graduate Admissions / Dual Credit

The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, seeks a dynamic and committed professional to serve in the role of Graduate Assistant of Graduate Admissions and Dual Credit for the Office of Admissions. This position will assist the office of Admissions in sending out communication through CRM, mailings, events, data entry, recruiting prospective students, and other duties assigned by the Graduate Program Recruiter/Dual Credit Coordinator. This position requires daily contact with co-workers and work-study students to divide duties, conduct meetings, coordinate schedules, and assign jobs. Contact with current students often occurs for counseling purposes on personal and/or school-related issues. Contact with potential students, parents, and local schools is vital to discuss recruitment, recruitment issues, and financial aid issues, as well as to provide a general exchange of information.

Responsibilities:

1. Gain knowledge about each graduate program and dual credit program.
2. Communicate consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in
3. person and via phone, email, text messaging, printed media, and the internet.
4. Assist with data entry for the Dual Credit Program.
5. Work with Slate, the office CRM system.
6. Work with partnering high schools for the Dual Credit Program.
7. Be willing to represent the University at career fairs, professional conferences, and trade shows.
8. Assist in input of applications and transcripts.
9. Interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, administrators, and the rest of the University community.
10. Occasional evening and weekend events.
11. Learn and use best practices of the Admissions Department and the University.
12. Uphold the University of Pikeville Mission Statement.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Admissions or Communications.

Education/Skill Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree required or earned by start date.
2. Must have excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with both small/personal and large/diverse groups of people.
3. Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
4. Polished presentation/public speaking skills.
5. Must have experience working with office equipment and technology (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
6. Valid driver's license and ability to be certified to drive a University vehicle for recruitment travel.

**Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan. However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

**This position requires a two-year commitment.

Important Notes:

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 06/01/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies, and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu.

In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for three to five professional references.