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:
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
Preferred Qualifications
Location
This position requires the employee to work on-site at the Pacific Oaks College campus in Pasadena, California. To support the recruitment cycle and institutional goals, this position may also be required to work evenings and weekends during peak recruitment seasons.
Anticipated Salary
$70,304 to $73,000
Compliance with Federal Antidiscrimination Guidance
Pacific Oaks College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity to all people and strictly adheres to federal anti-discrimination laws. In accordance with DOJ guidance, the College affirms that no programs, hiring practices, promotions, admissions, or other decisions shall provide preferential treatment based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics without appropriate lawful rationale. The College will also ensure compliance of its third-party contractors or program partners in this regard.
Disclaimer
The duties listed above describe the general nature and level of work expected of faculty in this position and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The College reserves the right to amend or modify the job description as institutional needs evolve. Pacific Oaks College provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Pacific Oaks offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.
Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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