Director of Enrollment & Student Success

Baylor University; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Time Off

Tuition Remission

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, TX is seeking a Director for Enrollment & Student Success to lead recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts for new students. You will partner with the Dean and campus offices to implement strategic plans and ensure programs meet institutional goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant experience; five years preferred. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years minimum, 5 years preferred.
• Experience planning long-range enrollment strategies.
• Ability to coordinate with Admissions and Financial Aid.
• Strong collaboration with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dean to develop a strategic long-range plan and interim goals for the office.
• Direct and manage department staff to work towards achievement of institutional and department enrollment and retention goals.
• Oversee the planning of recruiting efforts designed to encourage prospective student interest in the School of Music.
• Interact effectively with faculty and staff to encourage and coordinate their involvement in programs to promote the enrollment of students.
• Review applications and credentials of applicants to coordinate admission and scholarship decisions.
• Coordinate with other offices on campus such as Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure the success of the school's recruiting efforts.
• Create a student enrollment and retention plan by leveraging resources to maximize effectiveness of programs.
• Provide expertise and knowledge required to develop and evaluate present and new enrollment programs.
• Oversee all areas within enrollment management to ensure that the school is meeting institutional enrollment goals.
• Conduct fiscal management with focus on building a budget that details the allocation of funds necessary to build and utilize the annual budget of the recruiting and student programs area.
• Assign and oversee department staff and work study students to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain reports that generate data on point-of-contact activities and application generation up and through new student enrollment.
• Maintain reports and conduct data analysis to evaluate effectiveness of enrollment projects.

Skills

Strategic planning

Staff management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

The Director for Enrollment & Student Success is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of new student recruitment, student enrollment and retention, including developing strategies for impactful outreach and marketing to prospective students. The Director for Enrollment & Student Success provides input and updates to ensure timely implementation of enrollment programs. The role also provides expertise and skills to create, develop, and implement initiatives necessary to achieve overall recruitment, enrollment and retention goals.

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. Five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Dean to develop a strategic long-range plan and interim goals for the office
• Direct and manage department staff to work towards achievement of institutional and department enrollment and retention goals
• Oversee the planning of recruiting efforts designed to encourage prospective student interest in the School of Music
• Interact effectively with faculty and staff to encourage and coordinate their involvement in programs to promote the enrollment of students
• Review applications and credentials of applicants to coordinate admission and scholarship decisions
• Coordinate with other offices on campus such as Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure the success of the school's recruiting efforts
• Create a student enrollment and retention plan by leveraging resources to maximize effectiveness of programs
• Provide expertise and knowledge required to develop and evaluate present and new enrollment programs
• Oversee all areas within enrollment management to ensure that the school is meeting institutional enrollment goals
• Conduct fiscal management with focus on building a budget that details the allocation of funds necessary to build and utilize the annual budget of the recruiting and student programs area
• Assign and oversee department staff and work study students to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain reports that generate data on point-of-contact activities and application generation up and through new student enrollment
• Maintain reports and conduct data analysis to evaluate effectiveness of enrollment projects

  What You Can Expect

  As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

  Explore & Engage

  Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!