sessions, webinars, and workshops to engage and educate prospective students. Lead collaboration with the marketing team to drive brand recognition through compelling promotional materials, digital campaigns, and targeted recruitment initiatives. Direct and oversee outreach efforts aligned with institutional initiatives to ensure broad and equitable access to graduate programs. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Enrollment and Recruiting Program Manager in executing recruitment initiatives and outreach strategies.
Office Operations & Enrollment Management: Provide
leadership in overseeing daily office operations, ensuring optimal
administrative efficiency, student services excellence, and staff
collaboration. Drive strategic oversight of enrollment processes,
including application review, admissions coordination, and student
onboarding. Design and implement sophisticated, data-driven
tracking systems for recruitment, enrollment, and retention to
optimize institutional effectiveness. Ensure adherence to
institutional policies and accreditation requirements, continuously
identifying areas for improvement and innovation. Build and sustain
dynamic, cross-functional relationships with university departments
to enhance student support services. Directly oversee the
Enrollment and Recruiting Program Manager and frontline
administrative staff, providing visionary leadership and strategic
direction to enhance enrollment initiatives and student engagement
efforts.
Student Engagement & Prospective Student Support: Lead
high-impact initiatives to support prospective students through the
application and enrollment process. Oversee the development and
execution of comprehensive informational sessions, open houses, and
individualized meetings to engage and convert prospective students.
Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered environment by
driving engagement efforts, collaborating with faculty, staff, and
student organizations to ensure robust access to essential campus
resources and opportunities.
Strategic Planning & Reporting: Direct the collection,
analysis, and synthesis of key enrollment and demographic data to
drive strategic decision-making and continuous program improvement.
Provide high-level insights and strategic recommendations to senior
leadership to enhance recruitment, retention, and the overall
student experience. Play a pivotal leadership role in institutional
planning and strategy meetings, ensuring the alignment of program
goals with broader university objectives. Lead the development,
assessment, and implementation of best practices in student
engagement, recruitment, and academic support, positioning the
graduate programs as a leader in innovation and excellence.
Demonstrated expertise in leading teams, developing
forward-thinking strategies, and driving institutional change.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to
influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all levels. Proven
track record of success in marketing, outreach strategies, and
enrollment management techniques. Ability to work both
independently and collaboratively in a high-paced, results-driven
environment. Advanced proficiency in data management, assessment
tools, and CRM systems, with the ability to leverage technology for
strategic advantage.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Master's degree in business administration, higher education
administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of progressive leadership
experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
• Understanding of institutional change and strategic
planning.
• Expertise in marketing, outreach strategies, and enrollment
management techniques.
• Proficiency in data management, assessment tools, and CRM
systems.Skills
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal
skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
high-paced, results-driven environment.
Abilities
• Capacity to develop and drive institutional strategies.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Aptitude for leveraging technology to support recruitment and
enrollment initiatives.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5461058/assistant-director-wsb-graduate-programs
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