Relationship-Driven Admissions Advisor

Meridian University; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO + holidays

Spotify/Calm/Audible subscriptions

Weekly catered team lunches

Commuter support

Job summary

Meridian University is seeking a thoughtful, relationship-driven admissions liaison to guide prospective students through the admissions process for master’s and doctoral programs. You will build genuine connections, listen carefully, ask good questions, and help each person understand whether Meridian is the right fit for them.

The role centers on relationship development, applicant support, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Strong alignment with Meridian's curriculum, mission and values.
• Experience guiding applicants toward meaningful decisions, not just customer service.
• Comfortable with relational, one-on-one conversations with individuals facing major life choices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-management with reliable follow-through and organized pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic relationships with prospective students in person, by phone, and globally.
• Lead informational sessions on admissions pathways, requirements, and next steps.
• Guide applicants through decisions with individualized attention.
• Nurture a pipeline of prospects with consistent follow-up.
• Maintain records and process integrity using Salesforce.
• Collaborate across departments and drive cross-domain initiatives.

Skills

Relational conversations

Guidance toward decisions

Strong communication

Self-management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Meridian University is seeking a thoughtful, relationship-driven admissions liaison to guide prospective students through the admissions process for master’s and doctoral programs. You will build genuine connections, listen carefully, ask good questions, and help each person understand whether Meridian is the right fit for them.

The role centers on relationship development, applicant support, and cross-department collaboration.