Director, Enrollment Management
Recruiting and Admissions
Malcolm X
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to a college President or designated Dean/Associate Dean,
the Director, Enrollment Management manages and directs a college’s
enrollment management plan, creating and implementing strategies to
successfully attract, enroll, and retain a diverse student body.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Admissions and
Recruitment Office, and is accountable for meeting established
goals for a college’s enrollment growth. Performs related duties as
required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supervises staff in executing outreach plans and recruitment
strategies to effectively market the college’s degree and
certificate programs and increasing the interest of prospective
students in order to attract and enroll new students.
Directs admissions and enrollment functions, ensuring
prospective students are provided the assistance and information
needed for a seamless transition from the on-line application
through the orientation, enrollment, and registration process.
Develops and maintains on-going relationships with schools,
businesses, community organizations and other partners in support
of outreach initiatives and recruitment.
Assigns recruitment areas and/or target market segments, and
reviews schedules of planned outreach activities including school
visits, college fairs, and presentations.
Oversees the monitoring of students through the admissions
funnel to ensure prospective students are effectively guided
through the process for general and special admissions programs,
student orientation, and related enrollment steps.
Executes strategies to drive engagement through social media
sites (e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) with an emphasis on
increasing traffic to improve branding and student recruitment
efforts.
DIRECTOR, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Participates in developing strategies and implementing
marketing plans to increase outreach and promote CCC programs to
domestic and international students.
Produces, reviews and monitors content for accuracy and
relevance on college’s recruitment/ admissions website and
associated social media sites.
Leads staff training on best practices in recruitment and
admissions practices and supports professional development
opportunities for staff.
Establishes performance guidelines and goals for staff. Meets
with staff to review work activities and progress. Sets work
priorities and focus direction.
Participates in the interviewing, selection, and hiring of
staff. Initiates, approves, and implements staff disciplinary
actions and makes recommendations for termination.
Develops and implements new student orientation procedures and
informational materials. Directs the scheduling and presentation of
new student orientation sessions.
Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing and
proactively adjusting recruitment plans and strategies based on
data analysis, review of application and enrollment trends, and
other metrics to effectively reach enrollment goals.
Plans and coordinates open house events, information sessions,
group tours and other large scale prospective student events and
recruitment programs
Demonstrated understanding of marketing, recruiting, outreach
and effective communication techniques
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Direct Supervision: Admissions Specialist/ Advisors, College
Recruiters, clerical staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university,
or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s
degree preferred.
Five years of work experience in enrollment management, student
affairs or student services, preferably at a community college,
including two years of supervisory experience.
Salary: $63,394- $85,000
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,
knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as
internal equity.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and
long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) &
457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State
University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation,
holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a
more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page
of our website.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
6 months of hir e. Thank you for your interest in
CCC!
TBD
Additional Information
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $63,394- $85,000
