Executive Director, Graduate Enrollment & Partnerships

XU01 Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

Xavier University is seeking an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead strategy and execution across all graduate programs, including online and professional tracks. The role partners with academic leadership to translate priorities into measurable recruitment results and drives growth through data-informed marketing and relationship management.

The position requires executive-level leadership and hands-on engagement in recruitment and business development, reporting to the Vice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in graduate enrollment, admissions, recruitment, sales, or related field with growth results.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and recruit through multiple channels.
• Experience using CRM, enrollment analytics, digital marketing, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute graduate recruitment strategies aligned with university priorities and market demand.
• Lead enrollment forecasting, pipeline management, prospect conversion, and performance reporting.
• Partner with Deans and program leadership to identify enrollment opportunities and share accountability for revenue objectives.
• Lead, develop, and manage a small graduate enrollment team; oversee vendors and budgets.

Skills

Strategic enrollment management

Leadership

Data-informed marketing

Stakeholder management

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Enrollment analytics

Marketing automation

Job description

Xavier University is seeking an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead strategy and execution across all graduate programs, including online and professional tracks. The role partners with academic leadership to translate priorities into measurable recruitment results and drives growth through data-informed marketing and relationship management.

The position requires executive-level leadership and hands-on engagement in recruitment and business development, reporting to the Vice