Graduate Enrollment and Partnership Coordinator

Ohio Dominican University•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Admission Counselor is responsible for developing and executing a partnership-driven recruitment strategy to grow enrollment in Ohio Dominican University's graduate programs, with a primary focus on the domestic MBA and M.Ed. programs. This role will focus on identifying, building, and sustaining strategic partnerships with corporations, school districts, community colleges, and professional organizations to generate consistent graduate student pipelines. The role blends external relationship-building with direct student engagement, guiding prospective students through the enrollment process while enhancing the University's visibility and reputation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Experience in higher education admissions, graduate recruitment, or business development strongly preferred
Demonstrated success in partnership development, relationship management, or external engagement
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred
Willingness and ability to travel and maintain a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with employers, school districts, community organizations, and academic institutions to drive enrollment in MBA and M.Ed. programs
Create customized outreach and engagement plans for each partner to establish sustainable graduate student pipelines
Collaborate with academic leadership to align program offerings with workforce and partner needs
Represent the University at corporate visits, networking events, and community engagements to expand partnership opportunities
Track partnership performance and continuously refine strategies to improve yield and return on investment
Plan and implement recruitment strategies for assigned territories, aligned with partnership pipelines and program goals
Represent the University to prospective students and the public with professionalism through outreach, events, and presentations
Initiate and maintain relationships with prospective students, alumni, and community stakeholders
Utilize Salesforce CRM to manage prospect flow, communications, and progress toward enrollment goals
Counsel and advise prospective students on program options, admissions requirements, and enrollment steps
Maintain consistent communication with prospects via phone, email, text, virtual meetings, and in-person engagement
Guide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment, including application review and decision support
Review admission files and assist with transfer credit evaluation as appropriate
Support new student onboarding, registration, and orientation processes
Participate in campus visit programs, recruitment events, and retention-related initiatives
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and enrollment leadership to support recruitment and program growth
Serve on university and departmental committees as assigned
Evaluate recruitment strategies, processes, and partnership effectiveness annually and recommend improvements
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with graduate enrollment trends
Support and contribute to the mission and vision of Ohio Dominican University
Maintain flexibility for evening and weekend hours as needed
Perform other duties as assigned