Pasadena Admissions Manager — Lead Enrollment Growth

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Oaks College and Children's School in Pasadena, California, is seeking an Admissions Manager to lead a focused team of enrollment counselors and drive enrollment growth through data-informed recruitment strategies.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Admissions, you will supervise daily activities, manage recruitment territory, optimize the enrollment funnel from inquiry to enrollment, and ensure data integrity within the CRM while delivering high-touch student counseling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in college admissions, recruitment, or a high-volume sales environment.
• One (1) year of experience as a team lead, mentor, or trainer.
• Proficiency with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Slate, TargetX) and a Student Information System (e.g., CampusVue, Anthology, Banner, Colleague).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and real-time coaching to admission counselors, monitoring call volume and pipeline activity to ensure enrollment goals are met.
• Lead strategic territory management by building recruitment plans based on market trends and high-yield opportunities.
• Manage the full enrollment funnel from inquiry to enrollment, auditing outreach activity and refining communication scripts to maximize conversion rates.
• Oversee data integrity and operational excellence within the CRM, producing accurate reports and forecasts to inform recruitment strategies and yield management.
• Train and mentor staff on systems, financial aid basics, and academic programs, while facilitating daily huddles to resolve roadblocks and share leadership updates.
• Drive performance through accountability, conducting formal reviews and interventions, while personally managing a strategic recruitment territory to model expectations.

Skills

CRM experience

Team leadership

Enrollment strategies

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Pacific Oaks College and Children's School in Pasadena, California, is seeking an Admissions Manager to lead a focused team of enrollment counselors and drive enrollment growth through data-informed recruitment strategies.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Admissions, you will supervise daily activities, manage recruitment territory, optimize the enrollment funnel from inquiry to enrollment, and ensure data integrity within the CRM while delivering high-touch student counseling.