Admissions Program Manager I
About The Position
Admissions Program Manager I Marshall Graduate Admissions Are you ready to shape the future of business leadership? The USC Marshall School of Business is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Graduate Admissions to lead recruitment for its world-class Master of Science programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-ranked business school, collaborate with driven professionals, and design innovative strategies that attract the next generation of global changemakers. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships, driving results, and making an impact, we want to hear from you. The Director of Graduate Admissions will report to the Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions. The Director of Graduate Admissions is primarily responsible for creating and implementing recruiting and admissions plans for the Master of Science programs. This individual will be forward-thinking, collaborative, motivated, and goal-oriented, with an attention to detail as well as the ability to understand and achieve the broader strategic vision. This role executes other related duties as assigned, and is expected to promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
- Lead or supervisory recruitment and admissions experience with knowledge of financial aid policies.
- Managerial experience in university recruitment and admissions.
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
- Minimum Experience: 3 years
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience and background in an admissions-related role
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Experience in usage of CRM systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented operation.
- Preferred Education: Master's degree
Responsibilities
- Oversee recruiting, admissions, and conversion plans for six Master of Science programs with the goal of attracting and retaining talented students to USC
- Play an integral role in developing enrollment targets and meeting goals
- Review applications for the MS programs, as well as administer final decisions
- Supervise a team of admissions counselors and provide continual guidance on best practices
- Develop and maintain a standard operating guide for admissions and recruiting
- Work with marketing team on outreach activities and generating awareness of MS programs
- Maintain network of contacts with organizations such as sponsoring agencies and peer institutions
- Work with faculty members, alumni, and students on engagement and communication with applicants and admitted students
- Collaborate with other USC and Marshall School departments/units regularly to remain apprised of important updates and developments
- Host information sessions, panel discussions and other outreach events
- Regularly provide insights to leadership team on trends in MBA admissions, feedback from students and alums, survey data and other benchmarking
- Utilize relevant data to inform admissions, outreach, scholarship decisions
- Provide timely reports to administration related to admissions
Benefits
- USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
