Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment

the enrollment-related aspects of all school-specific initiatives and work collaboratively with the academic deans and other division heads (e.g., Development and Communications, Lifelong and Professional Studies, and Alumni Affairs). They also provide strategic oversight and execution of institutional financial aid and student scholarships.

The person in this position will be a creative and strategic leader who possesses a demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate and graduate enrollment management and community partner cultivation. They also possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, and are prepared to join academic and administrative colleagues in maintaining the high quality of education for JTS’s students, ultimately moving the institution forward in national and international prominence.

This position reports to the Provost.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for day-to-day enrollment matters related to student persistence, aid and donor reporting, marketing and communications, major scholarship gift and grant consultations, and developing and executing specific enrollment initiatives with the Provost, Deans, and partners at Columbia and Barnard.
• Supervision of the Admissions Team and daily oversight of undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools’ admissions operations.
• Oversight of JTS’ instance of the Technolutions Slate enrollment platform, including development of inquiry, application, and enrollment structures. Oversee day-to-day functionality and develop strategy for system, drip, and ad hoc communication flows.
• Oversight, program development, and execution of all internal and external enrollment pipeline partnerships.
• Development and implementation of targeted enrollment marketing for all schools (digital, print, and social media); serve as point-of-contact for third-party digital marketing and cultivation vendors like EAB and others.
• Conduct enrollment analysis, forecasting, and goal setting for each of the core schools.
• Advise deans on student success and retention matters.
• Seasonal: admissions recruitment travel, conference attendance, application reader and committee chair, manager of all pre-matriculation processes and main coordinator of all pre-matriculation documentation from HR, Student Life, Registrar, IT, and Residence Life.
• Interface with faculty advisory committee.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Serve a strategic thought partner to the Provost, Vice Chancellor for Development & Communications, and Deans on enrollment strategy.
• Strengthen existing partnerships and find new partnerships to attract applicants locally, nationally, and internationally, working closely with JTS’s external facing departments such as Community Engagement and Development for the benefit of enrollment and student scholarship enhancement.
• Collaborate across departments on the development of an institutional, enrollment-based marketing message for JTS to help position the institution as an option for traditional-age, adult, and graduate students and identify features that differentiate JTS and each of its schools from its competitors.
• Design and execute strategy for dispersal of all institutional aid to incoming and continuing students at JTS; collaborate with CFO, Deans, Development, and the Financial Aid office to determine institutional aid budget; and chair scholarship & financial aid Committees for all schools.

Operations & Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight for the Admissions Team and supervise personnel in all admissions and recruiting functions.
• Develop and implement best practice policies and procedures to maximize yields on inquiries and applications to enrollments.
• Oversee travel planning for admissions directors and coordinate recruiting with the Chancellor’s, Dean’s, and faculty travel schedules.
• Oversee the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic data use across the enrollment operation.
• Liaison with IT, Registrar, Financial Aid, and other campus staff to share information, provide detailed reports, triage issues, and strategize plans.
• Develop, implement, and supervise continuous system training for staff to enhance knowledge of, and efficient and effective use of, Slate software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Demonstrated record of past success in higher education administration, admissions, and/or enrollment management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong knowledge and deep experience in strategic enrollment planning, admissions marketing, and financial aid.
• Documented success managing and meeting financial aid targets while also achieving enrollment goals.
• Ability to make difficult decisions with demonstrated intellectual and ethical integrity.
• Ability to be creative and engage others in creative conversations.
• Strong leader with an open, collegial management style and an ability to unite the various constituencies represented within the University community.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic and ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written interaction and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and cultivate relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—both public speaking and one-on-one.
• Computer skills and experience with complex data systems, reporting, and the Slate platform.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

JTS welcomes applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, age, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors as prohibited by law.

Salary: $135,000 plus benefits

Position Type: Administrative, Enrollment Management

Employment Type: Full Time