Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment

The Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment will provide leadership and critical operational oversight of admissions and recruitment initiatives for both on campus and online graduate programs at Seattle University.

Primary responsibilities include managing a team of Graduate Admissions Counselors, oversight of recruitment activities and events, delivery of an engaging outreach and communication strategy that aligns with university enrollment goals, and a data-centric approach to the admission and scholarship process. This leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Seattle University by attracting and enrolling mission-aligned and talented graduate students into existing, newly launched, and future programs. The incumbent will be charged with developing not only an overall recruitment plan but also focusing on individual programs and proposing strategies to ensure goals are met.

This position will utilize a suite of data tools to assist in enrollment forecast efforts, analyzing trends, and assessing effectiveness of recruitment efforts. The Director will play a key role in developing an entrepreneurial and differentiated recruitment and outreach plan for a growing portfolio of graduate programs with the goal of increasing enrollment. The Director will establish and maintain meaningful working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff across Seattle University.