Graduate Enrollment and Partnership Coordinator

Position Summary: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 onidentifying, 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 directstudent engagement, guiding prospective students through the enrollment process while enhancing the University's visibility and reputation.Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:Partnership Development & Pipeline GrowthIdentify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with employers, school districts, community organizations, and academic institutions to drive enrollment in MBA and M.Ed. programsCreate customized outreach and engagement plans for each partner to establish sustainable graduate student pipelinesCollaborate with academic leadership to align program offerings with workforce and partner needsRepresent the University at corporate visits, networking events, and community engagements to expand partnership opportunitiesTrack partnership performance and continuously refine strategies to improve yield and return on investmentGraduate Recruitment & Territory ManagementPlan and implement recruitment strategies for assigned territories, aligned with partnership pipelines and program goalsRepresent the University to prospective students and the public with professionalism through outreach, events, and presentationsInitiate and maintain relationships with prospective students, alumni, and community stakeholdersUtilize Salesforce CRM to manage prospect flow, communications, and progress toward enrollment goalsCounsel and advise prospective students on program options, admissions requirements, and enrollment stepsMaintain consistent communication with prospects via phone, email, text, virtual meetings, and in-person engagementEnrollment Process & Student EngagementGuide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment, including application review and decision supportReview admission files and assist with transfer credit evaluation as appropriateSupport new student onboarding, registration, and orientation processesParticipate in campus visit programs, recruitment events, and retention-related initiativesCollaboration & OperationsWork collaboratively with faculty, staff, and enrollment leadership to support recruitment and program growthServe on university and departmental committees as assignedEvaluate recruitment strategies, processes, and partnership effectiveness annually and recommend improvementsParticipate in professional development opportunities to stay current with graduate enrollment trendsAdditional ResponsibilitiesSupport and contribute to the mission and vision of Ohio Dominican UniversityMaintain flexibility for evening and weekend hours as neededPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferredExperience in higher education admissions, graduate recruitment, or business development strongly preferredDemonstrated success in partnership development, relationship management, or external engagementStrong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaborativelyProficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferredWillingness and ability to travel and maintain a flexible scheduleAdditional Information:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is a description of the essential elements of the role.

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