Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States
Aisling Sive is the Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment for the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering at the University of Rochester, where she leads recruitment strategy and admissions operations for more than 30 master's and PhD programs. Her work focuses on building thoughtful, data-informed enrollment strategies, improving the applicant experience, and helping programs grow in ways that are both strategic and student-centered.
WIth an MS from the University at Albany in Higher Education Aisling has extensive experience in graduate admissions operations, CRM strategy, and communication planning, with a particular focus on using data to better understand the full enrollment funnel — from first inquiry through enrollment. She works closely with faculty and university leadership to strengthen recruitment efforts, expand access to graduate education, and develop more effective and transparent admissions processes.
She is especially passionate about making graduate admissions feel more accessible and less overwhelming for students, while helping institutions build enrollment strategies that are sustainable and responsive to a changing graduate market.
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Friday, April 10, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm East Coast USA Time