Manager, Admissions

## Manager, Admissions Apply locations:
Pasadena, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
R0012883
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* Job Description:

**** Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School
** is recruiting an
** Admissions Manager
** for their College Campus in Pasadena, California.
** About Pacific Oaks College and Children's School
** Pacific Oaks College and Children's School, located in Pasadena, California, is a nonprofit institution rooted in Quaker values and a strong social justice heritage. The College offers bachelor’s, master’s, a doctorate, and certificate programs in education, human development, counseling, and related fields, while the Children’s School is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in anti-bias education, emergent curriculum, and peaceful conflict resolution.

Together, they foster inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that honor the unique potential of every individual. Employees join a mission-driven community committed to respect, diversity, social justice, and lifelong learning.
** About the Position
** The Admissions Manager provides strategic, results-oriented leadership and day-to-day supervision for a focused team of enrollment counselors. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Admissions, this role is responsible for driving enrollment growth through the rigorous oversight of counselor activity, real-time coaching, and the execution of data-informed recruitment strategies.

The Admissions Manager serves as a primary driver of the enrollment funnel, focusing on lead generation, conversion optimization, and pipeline management. By blending hands-on mentorship with sophisticated CRM analysis, the Manager ensures that their team exceeds enrollment targets while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and student counseling. Whether delivering keynote presentations, managing a strategic recruitment territory, or auditing counselor outreach, the Admissions Manager ensures a cohesive, high-touch prospective student experience that reflects the College’s mission and strategic goals.
** Responsibilities
* * Duties will include:
* Provide daily supervision and real-time coaching to admission counselors, monitoring call volume and pipeline activity to ensure team and individual enrollment goals are met.
* Lead strategic territory management by building recruitment plans based on market trends and high-yield opportunities, while balancing counselor workloads for optimal coverage.
* Manage the full enrollment funnel from inquiry to enrollment, auditing outreach activity and refining communication scripts to maximize conversion rates.
* Oversee data integrity and operational excellence within the CRM (Campus Vue/SIS), producing accurate reports and forecasts to inform recruitment strategies and yield management.
* Train and mentor staff on systems, financial aid basics, and academic programs, while facilitating daily huddles to resolve roadblocks and share leadership updates.
* Drive performance through accountability, conducting formal reviews and interventions, while personally managing a strategic recruitment territory or caseload to model expectations.
* Collaborate with the AVP and marketing partners on lead generation strategies and the execution of high-impact recruitment events, information sessions, and open houses.

* Note:

While this list captures the core focus of the position, we look forward to sharing the full scope of responsibilities with finalists during our interview stages.
*** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.  + A combination of education and/or related technical or professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
* Three (3) years of professional experience in college admissions, recruitment, or a high-volume sales environment.
* One (1) year of experience as a team lead, mentor, or trainer (formal or informal).
* Proficiency with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Slate, TargetX) and a Student Information System (e.g., Campus Vue, Anthology, Banner, Colleague).
* Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
** Preferred…