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Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA - United States

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School seeks an accomplished leader to serve as Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Reporting to the Dean, this pivotal role drives the development and execution of high-impact strategies that fuel demand, strengthen conversion, and deliver exceptional enrollment outcomes across a diverse portfolio of graduate business programs. Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Executive Director ensures that all initiatives reflect Pepperdine’s core commitments to academic excellence, transformational learning, and ethical leadership.

About Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Founded in 1969, the Graziadio Business School is anchored in the core values of integrity and innovation, and is dedicated to shaping leaders that drive meaningful, positive change in their global organizations and communities.

Graziadio offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs—including full-time, part-time, and executive MBA options, as well as doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, joint degrees, and professional development courses. Programs are delivered across four California graduate campuses, online, and in flexible hybrid formats.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Advanced degree in higher education administration, business, sales, marketing, or related field.
7+ years in higher education recruitment/admission, ideally in graduate business, with 5+ years in management. Candidates with equivalent experience may be considered.
Proven track record managing cross-functional teams and enrollment operations.
Experience in data management to enhance recruitment/enrollment.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills for effective enrollment strategies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
Well-developed data analysis skills for strategic decision-making.
Proficient in CRM systems and enrollment management tools.
High integrity and strong ethics.
Sales-oriented with active leadership.
Adept at navigating complex organizational scenarios.
Professional curiosity with an innovative mindset.
Proactive in feedback and solution-seeking for organizational challenges.

Preferred

MBA, MS/MA, or doctorate in higher education admin, business, sales, marketing, or related field.
10+ years in higher education recruitment/admission, especially in business schools.
7+ years in management.
Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder teams for enrollment performance and growth.
Knowledge of modern enrollment landscape and enrollment funnel management KPIs.
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to enhance enrollment outcomes.
Strong analytical and technical skills; adept at interpreting complex data.
Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate decision-making.
Advanced talent cultivation and team performance skills.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile, which will be available soon.

WittKieffer is assisting Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made. Review of applications will begin immediately; early submission is encouraged.

Nominations, inquiries, and applications can be directed to:

Amy Crutchfield
[email protected]

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $153,000 – $180,000 per year – may be negotiable.

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine’s Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.