Executive Director, Graduate Enrollment Growth

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSAs/FSAs

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University in Cincinnati seeks an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead strategic and operational efforts across all graduate programs. You will drive recruitment, forecasting, partnerships with employers, and data‑driven marketing to convert opportunities into enrollment results.

This senior role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on execution, working closely with the Provost, Deans, and program directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Significant experience in graduate enrollment, admissions, recruitment, sales, or related field with proven growth.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships and recruitment pipelines.
• Experience using CRM, enrollment analytics, digital marketing, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop graduate enrollment strategy and performance metrics.
• Lead forecasting, pipeline management, conversion, and reporting.
• Partner with Deans and leadership to align enrollment with program goals.
• Build strategic partnerships with employers to expand pipelines.
• Lead recruitment across digital channels, events, and direct outreach.
• Translate academic strengths and market opportunities into compelling messaging.

Skills

Strategic enrollment strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Enrollment analytics

Job description

Xavier University in Cincinnati seeks an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead strategic and operational efforts across all graduate programs. You will drive recruitment, forecasting, partnerships with employers, and data‑driven marketing to convert opportunities into enrollment results.

This senior role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on execution, working closely with the Provost, Deans, and program directors.