University Program Advisor

About the Position
Meridian University offers an innovative, experiential, and transformative curriculum to master’s and doctoral students engaged in fields such as coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership. We are looking for a Program Advisor to join our team of staff dedicated to supporting professionals in achieving their career development and personal development goals.

As a Meridian University Program Advisor you will engage with prospective students at a high level to build relationships which allow for genuine, individualized guidance. Meridian admits students based on alignment with its programs and the expected impact its curriculum may have on the student; not on revenue goals. While this role is responsible for recruiting prospects, nurturing leads, and maintaining a strong understanding of the University’s offerings, it is not a typical Admissions Counselor role. Our Program Advisors also conduct live informational sessions wherein prospective students get a first look at the institution’s culture and educational experience. The right candidate will be comfortable with intimate environments such as engagement-heavy presentations, working in small teams, and all-hands-on-deck development efforts. This individual will not be afraid to dig deep with prospects, guiding them toward uncovering and sharing their needs far beyond class sizes, tuition models, and graduation requirements. Team members at Meridian who are excited by opportunities to explore procedural adjustments as the University embodies its value of continuous improvement are successful and experience career growth.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Classification: Full Time
Location: On site* at Meridian University’s Bay Area Center in Petaluma
* Hybrid opportunities available.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher
A strong alignment with Meridian’s curriculum and mission
Experience providing not just customer service, but individualized guidance toward meaningful decisions
Comfortable in intimate settings and with heartfelt conversation
Preferred Qualifications:

A background in psychology, education, coaching, or recruitment
Familiarity with Salesforce

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 programs (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
 

About Meridian University
Founded 30 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, Meridian University enrolls students globally in its unique hybrid and 100% online graduate degree, certificate, and public programs. The University offers master’s and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Meridian’s integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative.

Meridian graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.

Meridian’s graduate programs are available in two formats, hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.

Meridian is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid program. WASC is the Department of Education-recognized regional accreditor for such schools as the University of California at Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford University. Meridian’s licensable degrees have been recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and Board of Psychology for over 25 years.