Director Graduate Admissions

Dominican University Of California; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican University of California seeks a Director of Graduate Admissions to lead strategic recruitment for all graduate programs. The role manages a graduate counseling team, coordinates annual recruitment plans, and collaborates with marketing on targeted campaigns while representing the university in the community.

The Director will work with deans, faculty, and admissions operations to set and meet annual enrollment goals, requiring strong communication, leadership, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years in admissions, with 5+ in graduate admissions.
• Supervisory experience of counseling staff and student workers.
• Proven track record in student recruitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering presentations to prospective students and partners.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, staff, and marketing teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic recruitment for all graduate programs.
• Manage a graduate counseling team and recruitment plan.
• Coordinate annual graduate recruitment activities and communications.
• Develop program-specific communication plans; work with marketing on campaigns.
• Represent Dominican University in community and at events.
• Collaborate with deans, faculty, and admissions teams to meet enrollment goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree (preferred)

Graduate admissions experience

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Slate software

Student information systems

Marketing collaboration tools

Job description

Director Graduate Admissions

Salary Range: $77,365.00 - $94,557.00 Salary
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Description
Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, this individual will lead the strategic recruitment efforts for all Graduate Programs at the Dominican University of California. The Director is responsible for managing and leading a Graduate counseling team, coordinating the development of an annual graduate recruitment plan, organizing and implementing recruitment strategies, developing program-specific communication plans, working with marketing to develop targeted advertising campaigns, and representing Dominican in the community. The Director works collaboratively with deans, faculty program directors, academic advisors, Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Admissions Operations, admissions operations, financial aid, and the VP of Enrollment Management & Marketing to set and meet annual enrollment goals for new students.


Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors Degree.
• Five to ten (5 - 10) years of experience in Admissions with at least 5 in Graduate Admissions and preferably 2-5 in management of a graduate admissions office.
• Supervisory experience of counseling staff and student workers.
• Proven track record of successful student recruitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering persuasive presentations to prospective students, faculty, and community organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain collaborative professional relationships with faculty and staff colleagues.
• Current driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and respond successfully as needed in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends for information sessions, overnight travel to universities, and orientation programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree.

Experience developing community and business outreach programs. Experience with Slate software or other admissions/student information systems.

Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.



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