Job location: Magnolia House
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-05-01
Req: R1380
Dominican educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community and service into their lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences and professional programs. Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach. The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.
Resume/CV and cover letter are required and must be attached in attachment section of the application process (Step 2). Refer to the posting instructions for any additional materials that may be required.
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Position Summary
Dominican University of California is seeking an individual for a Director of Graduate Admissions position. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this individual will manage the strategic recruitment efforts for all Graduate Programs at Dominican. The Director is responsible for leading a Graduate counseling team, developing an annual graduate recruitment plan, organizing and implementing recruitment strategies, and representing Dominican in the community. The Director works collaboratively with faculty program directors, academic advisors, and the VP of Enrollment Management to set and meet annual enrollment goals for new students.
Responsibilities
- Develop an annual Strategic Plan for Graduate Admissions at the direction of the VP of Enrollment Management.
- Manage the enrollment funnel and direct Graduate Counselors in effective recruitment and yield strategies.
- Plan Fall and Spring travel, focusing on the expansion of the Dominican brand in the Bay Area.
- Meet or exceed enrollment goals from inquiry to matriculation for each graduate program.
- Supervise graduate admission counselors, providing direction and ongoing training to assist them in meeting their individual enrollment goals.
- Work closely with the Director of Enrollment Communications and Marketing to create a strategic communications and content plan, develop individual communications by counselor and by program, and assist in development of a social media strategy for Graduate Admissions.
- Work with Admissions Operations and Program Directors to ensure efficiency and timeliness of application processing and review flow.
- Work closely with the Global Education Office, ELS Centers in the Bay Area, and ELS agents, on strategic international recruitment.
- Collaborate with Alumni Relations to engage former students in recruitment efforts.
- Initiate and maintain business outreach contacts for employers and community groups.
- Participate in professional conferences and seminars in order to enhance leadership development and your knowledge of best practices. Maintain membership in BAGAP.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five to ten (5 - 10) years of experience in Admissions with at least 5 in Graduate Admissions
- Supervisory experience of counseling staff
- Proven track record of successful student recruitment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering persuasive presentations to prospective students and community organizations
- Strong interpersonal skills including 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
- Master’s degree
- Experience developing community and business outreach programs
- Experience with CRM (Slate) or student information systems
Additional Position Information
- Open Until Filled
- Must be willing to consent to a background check
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.
Application Procedures
- Link to apply: https://dominican.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers
- A cover letter is required
- Compile resume/CV and cover letter in one pdf document and upload in the Resume/CV section
- For further questions on the application process, please contact jobs@dominican.edu
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.