Jim Bonner

Jim Bonner is an experienced professional in admission and higher education management, currently serving as the Associate Director of Admission at the University of San Diego since August 2021, where responsibilities include managing a counseling team and overseeing events and projects. Prior to this role, Jim worked as an Independent Contractor at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, providing program management support for the Gates Foundation Grant aimed at increasing college access for underrepresented students. Jim's extensive background also includes serving as Director of Higher Ed Services at The College Board, where services encompassed college account management and data analytics across several states, achieving significant revenue and efficiency improvements. Jim's earlier positions involve a decade of operational management in admissions at the University of San Diego, including roles as Associate Director and Educational Manager, focusing on recruitment strategies and team leadership. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies in Higher Education from the University of San Diego.