Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy and Partnerships

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Point Loma Nazarene University is seeking a bold, relational, and data-savvy leader to help shape the future of graduate education. As Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy & Partnerships, you’ll drive enrollment growth, build scalable systems, and cultivate meaningful partnerships that advance mission-aligned impact. This role blends strategy and execution for someone energized by leading people, ideas, and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Minimum five years of progressive experience in graduate enrollment, recruitment, or related leadership roles
At least two years of successful team leadership experience, including training, development, and accountability
Strong ability to influence across departments, especially in collaboration with academic leadership
Demonstrated success in leading data-informed recruitment and outreach strategies
Proficiency with CRM systems, marketing platforms, and analytics tools; Salesforce experience preferred
Demonstrated fluency with technology and willingness to pilot emerging platforms, including AI-powered tools for communication, analysis, and automation
Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills
High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for graduate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment initiatives
Guide and support enrollment staff through coaching, training, and performance management
Partner with academic leaders to align recruitment efforts with program goals and enrollment forecasts
Analyze enrollment and marketing data to strengthen inquiry-to-matriculation conversion
Oversee recruitment activities, outreach efforts, and graduate engagement events
Collaborate cross-functionally to support new program launches, credentials, and certificates
Maintain shared enrollment tools and systems to support collaboration and data visibility
Leverage emerging technologies to enhance lead management and enrollment workflows
Monitor trends, forecast outcomes, and proactively address enrollment risks or gaps
Represent graduate enrollment strategy in campus-wide and external partnership discussion