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Minerva University · 2 months ago

Assistant Director of Enrollment, Graduate Programs, Asia

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $86K/yr

5+ years exp

Minerva University is a non-profit, U.S.-accredited institution of higher education that prepares students to become innovators and global leaders. The Assistant Director of Enrollment, Graduate Programs will lead new programming and drive growth in the East Asia market by developing outreach strategies and guiding prospective learners through the admissions process.

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Responsibilities

Developing and implementing both in-person and virtual strategies to drive enrollments

Establishing and nurturing organizational partnerships for identification and development of targeted student pipelines

Leading initiatives to identify, inspire, and support applicants through the Minerva admissions and enrollment processes

Amplifying awareness of the Minerva University brand and understanding of the Minerva education value

In collaboration with the VP, Admissions & Enrollment and the Director of Enrollment, Asia & Pacific, develop and implement an outreach and recruitment plan to build a broader and deeper understanding of Minerva University, its academic programs, and innovative approach to higher education among stakeholder networks

Develop and implement focused strategies to meet annual enrollment targets for the graduate programs across East Asia, ensuring applicant, conversion, and matriculation targets are met for the programs

Lead and implement outreach campaigns and recruitment strategies for students in every area of the funnel, including targeted call campaigns, emails, or texting to connect with prospective students, applicants, and admitted students according to best practices

Serve as a trusted guide for prospective students, helping them discover the right path, navigate the application process with confidence, and ultimately take the next step in transforming their personal and professional futures through education

Grow university and program awareness through joint initiatives within the Enrollment team, thought leadership opportunities, and partnerships

Expand student recruitment channels and strategies including a focus on industries aligned with program outcomes

Conduct recruitment travel to represent Minerva University in strategic spaces to reach and connect with prospective students

Design and implement engaging workshops, seminars, and other relevant programs to raise awareness of Minerva, and inspire learners to see how education can unlock new possibilities for their careers and communities

Collaborate with Admissions and the Faculty Director of Graduate Programs to review, process, and admit students into the programs

Work across departments to ensure a smooth onboarding process for enrolled students; participating in pre-arrival and orientation programming

Utilizes CRM (Slate) to build out new systems to track enrollment progress throughout the recruitment season, create and coordinate communication workflows, manage and leverage data within the system to drive decision making, record all student interactions, and manage events

Manage and support direct reports - alumni ambassadors and work study students

Support cross-functional and cross-regional programs and initiatives to support overall enrollment efforts of the university

Qualification

Graduate admissions experienceB2B education salesFluency in EnglishJapaneseData-driven decision makingStakeholder engagementPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProactive self-starter

Required

Deep passion for guiding and helping others achieve their potential through transformative educational opportunities, and a strong belief in Minerva's mission to make world-class, life-changing learning accessible globally

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, Master's degree preferred

5+ years of work experience in graduate admissions and enrollment, preferably in the East Asian markets, with partnership and B2B or education sales experience preferred

Fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese required

Experience engaging with business and industry partners in Japan/East Asia strongly preferred

Experience working with a globally based team and customers, working across timezones around the world

Proactive self-starter with demonstrated ability to move work forward and follow through in a remote environment with a high degree of independence

Ability to connect authentically and professionally with stakeholders at varying levels and of diverse backgrounds

Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills in small and large group settings

Outstanding analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed

Availability to work extended hours and some weekends as needed

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience in graduate admissions and enrollment, preferably in the East Asian markets, with partnership and B2B or education sales experience preferred

Experience engaging with business and industry partners in Japan/East Asia strongly preferred