Assistant Director of Enrollment, Graduate Programs, Asia

Description

Minerva University is a non-profit, U.S.-accredited institution of higher education that prepares students to become innovators and global leaders in various disciplines. In June 2025, Minerva was ranked #1 most innovative university in the world for the fourth year in a row by World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI), an organization whose partners include the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. We have reinvented higher education at every level, from how we equalize access to talented students from around the world, how we leverage the possibilities of global immersion, and how we teach. We are well known for our undergraduate program where students live together in residence halls, traveling to different cities around the world over their four years of study. We teach using a web-based platform that supports real-time, synchronous seminars (ranging from 15-19 students) with high levels of student-faculty interaction. All Minerva classes are seminars, not lecture courses, and use active learning to help students learn to think critically and creatively as well as to communicate and interact effectively with others. The majority of our students are undergraduates pursuing four-year degrees. Minerva offers a Master of Science in Decision Analysis, as well as other programming for professional learners, which we are actively looking to scale over the upcoming few years.

The Role

Minerva University is seeking an experienced, Tokyo-based, full-time, enrollment member to lead new programming and drive growth in the East Asia market. The Assistant/Associate Director of Enrollment, Graduate Programs reports to the Director of Enrollment, Asia & Pacific and will be responsible for inspiring and guiding prospective learners on their journey to join Minerva, while developing and executing outreach strategies that grow enrollment and extend the transformative impact of Minerva’s Graduate and Executive Education programs. Specifically:

• Developing and implementing both in-person and virtual strategies to drive enrollments
• Establishing and nurturing organizational partnerships for identification and development of targeted student pipelines
• Leading initiatives to identify, inspire, and support applicants through the Minerva admissions and enrollment processes
• Amplifying awareness of the Minerva University brand and understanding of the Minerva education value

This role will also work to support the broader Admissions & Enrollment teams.

Compensation

$70,000-$86,000

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the VP, Admissions & Enrollment and the Director of Enrollment, Asia & Pacific, develop and implement an outreach and recruitment plan to build a broader and deeper understanding of Minerva University, its academic programs, and innovative approach to higher education among stakeholder networks
• Develop and implement focused strategies to meet annual enrollment targets for the graduate programs across East Asia, ensuring applicant, conversion, and matriculation targets are met for the programs
• Lead and implement outreach campaigns and recruitment strategies for students in every area of the funnel, including targeted call campaigns, emails, or texting to connect with prospective students, applicants, and admitted students according to best practices.
• Serve as a trusted guide for prospective students, helping them discover the right path, navigate the application process with confidence, and ultimately take the next step in transforming their personal and professional futures through education
• Grow university and program awareness through joint initiatives within the Enrollment team, thought leadership opportunities, and partnerships
• Expand student recruitment channels and strategies including a focus on industries aligned with program outcomes
• Conduct recruitment travel to represent Minerva University in strategic spaces to reach and connect with prospective students
• Design and implement engaging workshops, seminars, and other relevant programs to raise awareness of Minerva, and inspire learners to see how education can unlock new possibilities for their careers and communities
• Collaborate with Admissions and the Faculty Director of Graduate Programs to review, process, and admit students into the programs
• Work across departments to ensure a smooth onboarding process for enrolled students; participating in pre-arrival and orientation programming
• Utilizes CRM (Slate) to build out new systems to track enrollment progress throughout the recruitment season, create and coordinate communication workflows, manage and leverage data within the system to drive decision making, record all student interactions, and manage events
• Manage and support direct reports - alumni ambassadors and work study students
• Support cross-functional and cross-regional programs and initiatives to support overall enrollment efforts of the university

Requirements

• Deep passion for guiding and helping others achieve their potential through transformative educational opportunities, and a strong belief in Minerva’s mission to make world-class, life-changing learning accessible globally
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of work experience in graduate admissions and enrollment, preferably in the East Asian markets, with partnership and B2B or education sales experience preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese required
• Experience engaging with business and industry partners in Japan/East Asia strongly preferred
• Experience working with a globally based team and customers, working across timezones around the world
• Proactive self-starter with demonstrated ability to move work forward and follow through in a remote environment with a high degree of independence
• Ability to connect authentically and professionally with stakeholders at varying levels and of diverse backgrounds
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills in small and large group settings
• Outstanding analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
• Availability to work extended hours and some weekends as needed

This position is based in Tokyo, Japan, reports to the Director of Enrollment, Asia & Pacific, and works in close collaboration with the Vice President of Admissions & Enrollment.

Minerva University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

If you are excited about transforming lives through education, shaping the future of global learning, and driving results that expand Minerva’s programs, we invite you to submit a CV and cover letter.