Director Graduate Admissions

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.

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 drivers 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 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 Californiaparticipates in E-Verify an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.