Reports to:
VP for Academic Affairs / Dean, School of Business
Position Type:
Full-time, 12-months
Application Deadline:
Position open until filled
Starting Salary:
$90,000 – $95,000 – DOE
Position Overview
Menlo College School of Business seeks a Director of Graduate Enrollment & Partnerships to drive strategic enrollment growth, expand corporate and community partnerships, and strengthen Menlo College’s engagement with Silicon Valley and Bay Area employers, organizations, and innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Enrollment Strategy: Drive innovative recruitment for MSIS and MSFT programs across domestic and global markets.
- Forge Strategic Partnerships: Build and sustain relationships with Bay Area employers, industry leaders, alumni, startups, nonprofit organizations, chambers, and technology ecosystems to support enrollment growth, internships, experiential learning, and career pathways for graduate students.
- Collaborate Internally: Align efforts with faculty, staff, and leadership to advance program growth.
- Expand External Engagement: Represent Menlo College across Silicon Valley and the broader Bay Area through networking events, industry associations, employer partnerships, conferences, and community engagement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in graduate recruitment, admissions, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to develop external partnerships and engage corporate, nonprofit, startup, and community stakeholders.
- Proven success meeting enrollment, partnership development, and/or business development goals.
- Experience in STEM or business graduate programs and international recruitment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in building pipelines that create a diverse pool of candidates for enrollment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with cultural competency to engage local and global candidates.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.
Why Join Menlo College?
- Impact & Innovation: Shape two fast-growing graduate programs in business and technology.
- Corporate Connectivity: Serve as a visible ambassador for Menlo College across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, engaging directly with employers, startups, industry leaders, alumni, and community organizations.
- Visibility & Influence: Report to the VP for Academic Affairs / Dean, with national and international reach.
- Agile Culture: Work in a creative, entrepreneurial environment that values results.
- Career Growth: Expand your leadership profile through corporate engagement and outreach.
- Competitive Package: Salary, benefits, and hybrid flexibility.
About Menlo College
Menlo College is a vibrant, globally engaged business school located in the heart of Silicon Valley—a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. Our mission is to ignite potential and prepare students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy. With students from 48 countries and a strong tradition of close faculty-student engagement, Menlo offers a uniquely diverse, supportive, and entrepreneurial academic environment.
Menlo College has been recognized by The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” list every year since 2014, and in 2025, was ranked as one of the top 13% of all nationwide colleges by Forbes Magazine. We are accredited by AACSB and WSCUC, and proudly designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)—an achievement held by only 1% of U.S. colleges.
Application Process
To apply, email a letter of interest, CV, and two letters of recommendation (PDF format) to Menlo College Attn: Human Resources Department 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 Or via email to hr@menlo.edu
Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic, racial and gender identities, and sexual orientations, as well as members of the disability community. We particularly encourage those who may be from historically underrepresented groups.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a criminal background check. Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity.
Posted 2026-06-09
