Executive Director of Enrollment Strategy & Recruitment

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks an Executive Director of Recruitment within Admission Services to provide strategic leadership for campus-based undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and international student recruitment and enrollment. The leader will guide a 70+ person team responsible for national and global outreach, campus visits, events, recruitment communications, and yield strategies.

The role emphasizes balancing strategic vision with operational excellence, fostering innovation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in recruitment/enrollment or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic operational initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships across units and navigating complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for recruitment and enrollment of undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and international students.
• Lead a recruitment organization of 70+ staff across national and global outreach, campus visits, events, and yield strategies.
• Foster trust-based relationships and cross-unit collaboration to align recruitment with campus needs and enrollment goals.
• Drive data-informed strategies and scalable practices to meet ASU's enrollment growth objectives through 2030.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Arizona State University seeks an Executive Director of Recruitment within Admission Services to provide strategic leadership for campus-based undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and international student recruitment and enrollment. The leader will guide a 70+ person team responsible for national and global outreach, campus visits, events, recruitment communications, and yield strategies.

The role emphasizes balancing strategic vision with operational excellence, fostering innovation, and