Presidio Graduate School Hiring for Graduate Admissions Manager at Remote Full Time

The Graduate Admissions Manager (GAM) will play an exciting leadership role in Presidio Graduate School’s growth and impact. Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Admissions, they are responsible for growing Presidio’s graduate student population and revenue.

Presidio has recently embarked upon an exciting new chapter of growth and program expansion, and the GAM will play a significant role in sustaining the growth of the current MBA, Dual Degree, Graduate Academic Certificates, and Online MPA programs as well as building consistent and sustained enrollment growth in new program areas. The GAM will build/maintain efficient systems and structures to support other departments and nurture new students through their first semester.

The GAM will be responsible for meeting enrollment and revenue goals. They will rely on data to inform decision-making. The GAM will produce reports and data to analyze the department’s performance and pinpoint Presidio’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. The GAM will constantly and consistently cultivate unique innovative and cutting-edge strategies and opportunities to attract prospective students.

The GAM should be passionate about advancing our vision to diversify our student body and push the boundaries on a scholarship and tuition model that holds equity at its core.

Key responsibilities

Lead a team of two part-time admissions staff and multiple volunteer admissions ambassadors.

Meet new student enrollment goals for each semester for current degree programs and new program offerings, totaling 100 new enrollments per year.

Represent Presidio and serve as the face of the school with prospective students, in addition to engaging and informing prospective students about Presidio and the benefits of a Presidio education on an individual, small, and large group basis.

Lead and facilitate virtual admissions events including virtual class visits and informational webinars..

Lead and develop a communications plan with prospective students to move them from inquiry to enrollment. Respond to 40 new inquiries/leads per week, establish contact, and build relationships to nurture those inquiries through the application and enrolling process, ensuring they start class and persist through the first add/drop date.

Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement a comprehensive and effective marketing plan, dynamic and differentiated messaging, and compelling materials.

Coordinate systematic and efficient handling of applications and communications with student applicants so that the process supports and honors the student and all Presidio policies.

Generate and maintain the school’s admissions data on the institution’s dashboard using our CRM and consistently analyze historical and current performance and succinctly draw conclusions and recommendations for future projections.

Build a multi-year admissions strategy with a focus on our new programs.

Lead the B2B outreach strategy, serving as the primary point of contact and pipeline owner of all Enrollment Partnership opportunities. Grow the number of Enrollment Partnerships and subsequent enrollments year over year.

Lead the DEI enrollment pipeline strategy and partner with the VP of Marketing & Admissions to build and expand a path-breaking strategy around equitable tuition that not only reimagines Presidio’s enrollment revenue but also sets a new standard for higher education institutions more broadly.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with area educational constituencies including regional and out-of-region schools, consultants, admissions directors, and mission-aligned organizations to build opportunities for partnerships that would result in enrollment growth.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The GAM is a perfect role for someone who is motivated, competitive, data-oriented, and highly organized. You are goal-oriented, creative, and resourceful, yet also love organization, order, and meticulous planning. You are intellectually curious and will enjoy adapting and adopting innovative ways to consistently tweak current processes and strategies to always be attractive to prospective students. You are tenacious and committed to making sure we are meeting our aggressive growth plan. You love building great relationships with your colleagues, realizing that your success relies on their partnership—plus you deeply enjoy meaningful collaboration. You are a positive person in nature who is able to challenge the status quo yet genuinely stay excited and positive about the institution’s strategy and direction.

5+ years of successful track record in recruiting, business development, and/or admissions experience in higher ed, preferably for graduate degree programs

2+ years of team and/or project management experience, including setting goals, managing performance, and providing training

Expert event coordination, calendaring, and planning skills for in-person and virtual events

2+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting enrollment data to generate sales forecasts, set pipeline conversion goals, set admissions personnel goals, and pivot strategies mid-cycle to maximize enrollments and enrollment revenue

2+ years as a CRM super user, including the design and optimization of SOPs, workflows, reports, and dashboards

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

1+ year of budgeting/bookkeeping/accounting experience

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive pay

Medical and dental benefits (we cover up to 90% of employee contribution for some plans)

401K plan

Unlimited vacation

16 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Tuition discount

Monthly communications stipend

Flexible work hours

Is Presidio Graduate School the right place for you?

PGS is not a typical higher education institution. We are a fast-paced social enterprise with a high commitment to academic excellence and student outcomes. In addition, we are in a “rebirth” phase. A high proportion of the staff is new, and we are launching into an invigorating era of program diversification and growth. Our mission is at the core of all we do, and our team highly values social justice and environmental sustainability.

The ideal candidate will live in the San Francisco Bay Area. In-person functions along with evening and weekend work may be required.

We compensate our employees well, offer unlimited/flex vacation, and are united in our common mission around sustainability, social justice, and education.

Presidio Graduate School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap or disability in accordance with federal law.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by submitting your application here: https://presidio-graduate-school.prismhr-hire.com/job/356775/graduate-admissions-manager?s=cw

In order to be considered, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that outlines how your experience and skills align with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications above.