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Suffolk

Graduate Admissions Counselor

Boston, MA · On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director of Graduate Admission, this position manages an assigned caseload of graduate programs across the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and the Sawyer Business School ...

Suffolk University

Graduate Admissions Counselor

Boston, MA · On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director of Graduate Admission, this position manages an assigned caseload of graduate programs across the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and the Sawyer Business School ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director graduate admissions in the United States is $64,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Graduate Admissions vs Graduate Program Coordinator?

AspectDirector Graduate AdmissionsGraduate Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often master's or higher; experience in admissions or higher educationBachelor's degree; experience in administrative or academic support roles
Work EnvironmentHigher education institutions; overseeing admissions policies and strategiesAcademic departments or admissions offices; supporting application processing and student communication
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, graduate schoolsUniversities, colleges, graduate programs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in admissionsLearning about support roles in graduate admissions

The main difference is that the Director Graduate Admissions oversees the entire admissions process, sets policies, and manages staff, while the Graduate Program Coordinator handles day-to-day application processing and student communication. The director has a strategic leadership role, whereas the coordinator focuses on operational support within graduate admissions.

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Infographic showing various Director Graduate Admissions job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,168 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Associate Director, Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid

Chestnut Hill, MA • On-site

Boston College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$74K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day office operations related to graduate admissions and financial aid.

  • Provides guidance to staff and prospective students on application processes, program details, and funding opportunities.

  • Manages recruitment and yield events, serving as lead on some and participating in others.

Boston College rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
Associate Director, Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid
As a critical member of the Graduate Admission and Financial Aid team at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, the Associate Director will serve in a cross functional role to support the mission of the Graduate Enrollment Office. In its first primary function, the Associate Director will provide leadership and management to the office staff in order to promote a smooth and positive applicant experience. The Associate Director supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day office operations. The Associate Director will be an expert in the Lynch School graduate programs and the admissions process in order to provide quality guidance to prospective students and to the front-line staff. In its second primary function, the role will support strategic enrollment efforts through the administration and management of financial aid and scholarship programs, including managing budgets and advising prospective and current students on financial packages and options. In addition, the Associate Director will be a key contributor to recruitment and yield events, serving as lead on some events and presenting at others.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides leadership and management of the prospective student and applicant experience, including supervision of the Admissions Specialist and Graduate Assistants.
  • Manages the office's day-to-day operations, ensuring all inquiries receive timely and accurate follow-up communications.
  • Provides guidance to staff on how to handle various applicant queries throughout the application cycle.
  • Makes judgment calls on routine applicant issues and escalates complex cases to the Assistant Dean.
  • Conducts one on one counseling sessions with prospective students, applicants and current students, advising on program details and funding opportunities.
  • Ensures that the webpage and office communications share accurate and helpful financial aid and funding information.
  • Works collaboratively with campus stakeholders including Academic Departments, Associate Deans, and Student Services to ensure students receive high quality, integrated services.
  • Analyzes business processes and makes recommendations to improve efficiency of processes related to admissions and financial aid. Tracks budget and metrics and provides data and reporting/analysis related to financial aid.
  • Makes decisions on the allocation of the Lynch School's tuition remission budget, in conjunction with the Assistant Dean. Collaborates with the Dean's Office and departments on doctoral student assistantship appointments, stipend payments, and tuition remission.
  • Tracks, enters, and approves financial aid awards in the student system. Liaises with University Student Services on financial aid and billing matters.
  • Serves as lead on a portfolio of virtual and in-person recruitment and yield events, and participates as a key contributor on others.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,450 to $93,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Master's degree or advanced coursework in business, higher education management preferred.
  • A minimum of three to five years of professional level admissions and/or marketing experience within higher education required.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Skill in locating and reaching out to potential candidates and in increasing the diversity of the School.
  • Enthusiasm for the mission of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development and excitement about the opportunity to promote the Lynch School to wider publics.
  • Highly energetic and enthusiastic with the motivation to meet and exceed goals.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office and a thorough knowledge of social networking sites. Willingness and ability to learn new software programs and technologies quickly. Working knowledge of Slate preferred.
  • Cooperative team player who works well independently and with others in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
  • Tuition remission for Employees
  • Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
  • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Low-Cost Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
  • Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
  • Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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