Admissions Advisor - Guide Prospective Graduate Students

Meridian University; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing subscriptions

Weekly team lunches

Commuter support

Job summary

Meridian University is seeking a thoughtful admissions liaison to guide prospective postgraduate professionals through the admissions process with care and authenticity. You will listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help candidates determine whether Meridian is the right fit for them.

The role is based at the Los Angeles Campus in Santa Monica, CA and requires on-site work. You will build relationships, run informational sessions, and manage a candidate pipeline using Salesforce while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Strong alignment with Meridian's curriculum, mission, and values.
• Experience guiding decisions and advising prospective students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, sustained relationships with prospective students — in person, by phone, and globally
• Facilitate live informational sessions that help prospective students understand admissions pathways, requirements, and next steps
• Guide applicants through the decision-making process with individualized attention and care
• Nurture a pipeline of prospective students with consistent, thoughtful follow-through
• Support applicants through form submissions, document completion, and application requirements
• Serve as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact throughout the application process
• Maintain a deep and current understanding of Meridian's programs, concentrations, and admissions criteria
• Maintain accurate records and process integrity using Salesforce and internal workflows
• Contribute to team processes and cross-domain initiatives with reliability and ownership
• Provide support across departments and facilities as needed

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Pipeline management

Self-management

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Meridian University is seeking a thoughtful admissions liaison to guide prospective postgraduate professionals through the admissions process with care and authenticity. You will listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help candidates determine whether Meridian is the right fit for them.

The role is based at the Los Angeles Campus in Santa Monica, CA and requires on-site work. You will build relationships, run informational sessions, and manage a candidate pipeline using Salesforce while