Director, Graduate School Admission

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University seeks a Director of Graduate School Admission to lead the graduate admissions strategy, supervise staff, and align recruitment with the university’s mission. You will oversee the full enrollment funnel, coordinate with Marketing, International Education, and academic programs, and drive yield initiatives.

The role requires a Master’s degree in SAHE or related field and at least six years in recruitment/admissions, with strong leadership and data skills to influence strategic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; SAHE or related field preferred.
• Minimum six years of recruitment, admissions and events experience.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proven data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Graduate School recruitment and admissions strategy.
• Oversee enrollment funnel and yield initiatives.
• Supervise Slate and coordinate with IT and marketing.
• Manage budget, reporting, and cross-office collaboration.

Skills

Recruitment leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in SAHE or related field

Tools

Slate

PeopleSoft

PowerBI

D2L

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Enrollment Management, Admissions, and Financial Aid

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Director of Graduate School Admission leads the Graduate School's recruitment and admissions strategy, overseeing the full enrollment funnel, including marketing, lead generation, admissions operations, data management, reporting, budgeting, and yield initiatives. The position supervises professional staff and provides recruitment and admissions oversight for certificate, master's, and doctoral programs serving domestic and international students. As a member of the Graduate School leadership team, the Director contributes to strategic planning, operational decision-making, and initiatives that advance graduate education and student success. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Graduate & Professional Studies and Dean of the Graduate School, with a dotted-line relationship to the Dean of Admissions, the Director collaborates across the university to align graduate and undergraduate enrollment strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, etc. Compile and analyze data to develop appropriate strategic decisions for the admissions/recruitment team goals and efforts. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal university offices, including Undergraduate Admissions, professional schools, and academic programs, as well as external partners and contracted third-party vendors. Lead collaborative efforts to align marketing and advertising, communications, technology platforms, student recruitment, admissions, and yield engagement strategies in support of Graduate School enrollment goals.
• Manage the enrollment funnel through planning and implementing on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment efforts in alignment with the strategic plan, key performance indicators, enrollment targets and admissions team. Oversee execution of large-scale events and target populations including fall recruitment, admitted student day, yield efforts, and pipeline programs. Partner with Undergraduate Admissions to align recruitment strategies, share best practices, and ensure a coordinated approach that supports Marquette's broader educational mission.
• Supervise Slate software functions for internal and external audience including inquiry and applicant communication campaigns, application integration with university student information system, application review process, admission decisions, and admitted student portal.
• Work in partnership with the Office of Marketing and Communication to review and approve all marketing collateral including program brochures, print and digital media, website design and copy, social media, and video. Analyze data to determine campaign and budget effectiveness, respond to market trends and pivot efforts as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment and admission efforts with the Office of International Education including external partnership engagement and communication, I-20 processing and onboarding.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that advance graduate education, strengthen graduate student support, and support enrollment growth. Partner with the Dean, Graduate School staff, Undergraduate Admissions, professional schools, and academic programs to align admissions and recruitment strategies across the university and promote a coordinated, mission-centered approach to enrollment.
• Optimize and manage the annual recruitment and advertising budget in alignment with the strategic plan and key performance indicators. Provide budget projections, approve P-Card transactions and maintain fiscal responsibility. Produce and manage enrollment reporting in coordination with The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis and Information Technology Services, provide enrollment and narrative reports for Board of Trustees quarterly meetings, University Annual Report, and Graduate School Bulletin.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s degree in SAHE (Student Affairs in Higher Education), Business, Marketing, Communication, HR
• A minimum of six years of recruitment, admissions and event planning experience with a thorough understanding of the enrollment funnel to make strategic and data driven decisions.
• Demonstrated management experience with the ability to collaborate, lead, inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to think critically, prioritize and analyze issues to solve problems.
• Demonstrated integrity, resilience, accountability, and ethical behavior.
• The ability to take initiative, maintain effective work habits to produce high quality results and project a professional presence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with PeopleSoft, Slate, PowerBI and D2L.
• Marketing and advertising experience
• Willingness to embrace the University’s mission and values. A strong understanding and support for a Jesuit Catholic education and mission.

Department

Department Graduate School

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/07/2026

Closing Date

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

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