Assistant Director Graduate Admissions

This full-time role is ideal for a candidate with experience in admissions, recruitment, and sales who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Counselor will manage the full admissions lifecycle—from inquiry through enrollment—while building authentic relationships with prospective students, collaborating with faculty and staff, and contributing to Dominican’s strategic enrollment goals.

Dominican University of California is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Graduate Admissions Counselor to support recruitment and enrollment for our Business graduate programs:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Executive MBA in Healthcare Leadership
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies for Business graduate programs.
• Represent Dominican at graduate fairs, employer visits, and virtual/in-person events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with prospective students, including international and military-affiliated candidates, to support a diverse and inclusive applicant pool.
• Coordinate with the Global Education Office to support international applicants and ensure visa compliance.

Advising & Candidate Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, providing timely, personalized guidance via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person sessions.
• Conduct interviews and information sessions to assess applicant fit and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with program directors and faculty to stay informed on curriculum, career pathways, and industry trends.

Funnel Management & Evaluation

• Manage the admissions funnel using Slate CRM, ensuring accurate data tracking, timely follow-up, and strategic communication.
• Review applications, participate in admissions committee meetings, and contribute to scholarship recommendations.
• Analyze funnel performance and contribute to enrollment forecasting and reporting.

Events & Marketing Collaboration

• Lead planning and logistics for recruitment events, including open houses, webinars, and orientation.
• Partner with Enrollment Communications and Marketing to develop program-specific messaging, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of Business program events and outreach activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with the Graduate Career Center, Business program directors, and other campus partners.
• Represent Dominican with professionalism and warmth across all outreach and engagement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, communications, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising, sales, or related roles.
• Exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills; ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems (preferably Slate), and social media platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, inclu