Graduate Enrollment Growth Leader

Xavier; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

Xavier University seeks an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead recruitment and enrollment across all graduate programs, including online and doctoral tracks. Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, this leader aligns academic priorities with market opportunities and drives growth through strategic planning, partnerships, and data-informed decision making.

The role combines executive strategy with hands-on engagement in business development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in graduate enrollment, admissions, recruitment, sales, business development, or related field with growth success.
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships, build recruitment pipelines, and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using CRM systems, enrollment analytics, digital marketing strategies, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management, including external vendors, budgets, and multiple initiatives.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical abilities, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Enrollment Strategy & Performance: lead recruitment, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Business Development & Recruitment: build partnerships with employers, run outreach and events, engage prospects.
• Marketing, Analytics & Enrollment: define value proposition, run data-informed campaigns, optimize funnel.
• Team, Vendor & Operational Leadership: manage a small team and external vendors, budget oversight.

Skills

Graduate enrollment

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

CRM systems

Analytics

Digital marketing

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Xavier University seeks an Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment to lead recruitment and enrollment across all graduate programs, including online and doctoral tracks. Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, this leader aligns academic priorities with market opportunities and drives growth through strategic planning, partnerships, and data-informed decision making.

The role combines executive strategy with hands-on engagement in business development,