Admissions and Events Associate

About Us

Founded in 2003, Presidio Graduate School (PGS) educates and inspires a new generation of skilled, visionary, and enterprising leaders to transform business and public policy and create a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world. Through innovative MBA, MPA, Dual Degree, and Executive Certificate programs in Sustainable Management, PGS activates students and professionals across a range of disciplines, industries, and sectors to bridge the gap between commerce and the common good. PGS has 150 students currently enrolled and more than 1900 alumni. Our community of world- class faculty is composed of scholar-practitioners, with subject matter expertise in areas ranging from ecological economics and clean technology to social entrepreneurship and urban sustainability. PGS was ranked among the top 5 sustainable MBA programs in the nation by Fast Company magazine.

In addition to management fundamentals, PGS’s programs emphasize curriculum integration, systems thinking, multisector solutions, and experiential learning, as well as a focus on environmental sustainability and social justice in every course. Our faculty members are committed to teaching excellence, practice-oriented research, maintaining the vibrant PGS community, and building the field of sustainability leaders.

Our graduate programs have a low residency structure split between in-class and online learning. Classroom teaching occurs during one four-day weekend each month in San Francisco together with a weekly on-line learning component spread over a 17-week semester.

For more information about PGS, our community, and course offerings, please visithttps://www.presidio.edu/academics/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this person is responsible for helping Presidio effectively build community, positive relationships, and deeper engagement with both current and prospective students. Major responsibilities include managing key aspects of the admissions pipeline, organizing outstanding events (virtual and in-person), and assisting with additional tasks as needed on the admissions and student services teams.

Presidio Graduate School offers our team significant flexibility, a collaborative and friendly work environment, and ample opportunities for “stretch” projects. We can’t wait to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Admissions (75%)

· Advise prospective students throughout the admissions process with the goal of determining if the program is a fit for their educational and career goals and needs.

· Utilize database tools to efficiently track interactions via phone calls, emails, and appointments, as well as the progress of all assigned leads.

· Actively participate in check-ins with the Director of Admissions to review enrollment reports, prospective applicant concerns, and ways in which we can improve the admissions process and active pipeline of students.

· Interview candidates, screen and nurture prospects, evaluate applications, and serve on the admissions committee to make final decisions.

· Represent PGS at virtual and in-person recruiting events, conferences, and other functions as it pertains to enrollment management.

· Organize and strategically plan virtual and in-person admissions recruiting events such as informational sessions and campus visits.

· Manage the Student Ambassador and the Alumni Volunteer programs. Serve as the point of contact for soliciting Student Ambassadors to work with the admission team in recruiting students.

· Work with alumni volunteers to staff virtual and in-person recruiting events and maintain opportunities for including alumni in the recruiting process.

· Adhere to Title IV and FERPA compliance standards.

Events (25%)

· Assist the team in the organization of student-facing events, including but not limited to our monthly in-person classes (“Residencies”), meals and social events, and all-school events like commencement.

· Duties to include generating creative ideas for events, organizing event details and project plans, and managing event success day-of.

Qualifications

· Must live in the Bay Area and be willing to attend/staff in-person events (once to several times a month)

· 2 years of successful track record in recruiting, business development, and/or admissions experience

· Detail-orientated and exceptionally well organized

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills (internally and externally)

· Positive and welcoming demeanor

To Apply

Please apply here: https://presidio-graduate-school.prismhr-hire.com/job/477371/admissions-and-events-associate

Presidio Graduate School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94111: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94111