Point Loma Nazarene University · 1 month ago
Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy and Partnerships
Mission Valley Campus - San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expPoint 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.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
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
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
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Salesforce experience preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Competitive retirement matching
Vacation and sick time
15 paid holidays per year
Staff chapel
Robust wellness program
Company
Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma Nazarene University is a school in San Diego.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Arabella Armel
Knots of Love Co-Founder/President
Dr. Jeffrey Carr, Sr.
Chief Diversity Officer / Assoc. Vice President / Adjunct Faculty
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