Admissions Advisor

Meridian University•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Meridian University is seeking a thoughtful, relationship-driven team member to guide prospective students through the admissions process. In this role, you will build genuine connections with prospective postgraduate professionals seeking a transformative education — listening carefully, asking good questions, and helping each person understand whether Meridian is the right fit for them. The Meridian curriculum is innovative, experiential, and transformative — designed for master's and doctoral students engaged in fields such as coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
Strong alignment with Meridian's curriculum, mission, and values
Experience providing individualized guidance toward meaningful decisions — not just customer service
Genuine comfort in relational, one-on-one conversations, including with people navigating significant life choices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-management capabilities: reliable follow-through, organized pipeline management, and proactive communication

Nice To Haves

Background in psychology, education, coaching, or a related field
Experience in an admissions, advising, or student-facing role
Familiarity with Salesforce or a comparable CRM
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
Experience working in a fast-moving, startup-style environment

Responsibilities

Build authentic, sustained relationships with prospective students — in person, by phone, and globally
Facilitate live informational sessions that help prospective students understand admissions pathways, requirements, and next steps
Guide applicants through the decision-making process with individualized attention and care
Nurture a pipeline of prospective students with consistent, thoughtful follow-through
Support applicants through form submissions, document completion, and application requirements
Serve as a responsive, knowledgeable point of contact throughout the application process
Maintain a deep and current understanding of Meridian's programs, concentrations, and admissions criteria
Maintain accurate records and process integrity using Salesforce and internal workflows
Contribute to team processes and cross-domain initiatives with reliability and ownership
Provide support across departments and facilities as needed