Responsibilities

• Chairs the university Strategic Enrollment Operations Council.
• Establishes and implements a strategic, comprehensive strategic enrollment plan for the University.
• Directs and oversees the development of recruiting strategies and enrollment programs to enhance student-institution fit and successful student transition to the University.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
• Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
• Oversees all the implementation of the newly purchased CRM system (SLATE), and ensures that appropriate training is provided to staff on an ongoing basis and coordination of reporting, including the weekly Executive Cabinet reports.
• Serves on the University Scholarship Committee.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with other university divisions and departments, particularly with the Division of Academic Affairs and with the Graduate Department Coordinators.
• Makes presentations to alumni, high school administrators, and interested community members relevant to the enrollment growth strategies for the university.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and at least 5 years of higher education experience and progressive experience in enrollment management, including financial aid, admissions, and recruitment.
• Knowledge of enrollment management theory and practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with administrators, academic leadership, faculty, students, community leadership, public officials, funding agencies, and members of the community at large.
• Knowledge of marketing and outreach principles, strategies, and techniques.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Strategic planning and performance measurement skills.
• Skill in program planning, examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures at an institute of higher education.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

Preferred

• Terminal degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.