Regional Enrollment Manager - NY

University of Dayton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton is seeking a Regional Enrollment Manager to guide students and families in the college search process. This role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment and Admission and is based in a home office, preferably in Long Island, with travel to Long Island, New York City, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Boston, MA.

The Regional Enrollment Manager will collaborate with the Recruitment and Admission team to expand brand recognition, manage territory activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years in college admissions, financial aid, or student services.
• Commitment to inclusive climate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage a territory through high school visits, alumni engagement, college fairs, events, and individual appointments with students, families, and counselors.
• Advise students and families through the admission and financial aid process.
• Collaborate with Office of Recruitment and Admission to respond to questions and needs of students, parents, and external constituents.
• Coordinate and execute up to 4 regionally based events per recruitment cycle for strategic audiences.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Relationship management

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job No: 503871
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Remote
Category: University Staff
Department: Recruitment & Admissions - 202500
Pay Grade: B - Exempt
Advertised: September 16, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

The University of Dayton is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and innovative Regional Enrollment Manager who is passionate about guiding students and families in the college search process. This position will report to the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment and Admission, and is expected to be based in a home office, preferably in Long Island, with travel to Long Island, New York City, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Boston, Massachusetts. Other recruitment territories would include Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine.

The Regional Enrollment Manager will work collaboratively to build upon a strong presence and recognition in recruitment territories to expand brand recognition and recruit students to the University of Dayton. Evidence-based practices will lead to intentional, strategic efforts to maximize impact within the territory. This position will manage an assigned territory through high school visits, alumni engagement, college fair representation, hosting timely and relevant event experiences, and individual appointments with students, families, and school counselors. The Regional Enrollment Manager will advise students and families through the admission and financial aid process.

A successful individual will approach their work with creativity, developing innovative solutions that increase understanding of the value of a University of Dayton experience. This individual will collaborate closely with the Office of Recruitment and Admission staff to respond to questions and needs of students, parents, and other external constituents. The successful individual will have experience fostering strong relationships with diverse audiences and evidence of strong customer service, communication, and organization. Professional responsibilities include timely follow-up with students and families, external partners within the territory, and support for the Office of Recruitment and Admission through staff scheduling of phone calls, emails, virtual appointments, and some marquee on-campus events. This position will manage the coordination and execution of up to 4 regionally based events each recruitment cycle for strategic audiences, including counselors, parents, and admitted students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in college admissions, financial aid, or student services.
• Commitment to contribute to an inclusive climate that includes working with students, families and external stakeholders from various backgrounds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective public speaking.
• Relationship management skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• 4 or more years of experience in college admission, financial aid, and/or student services at the high school or college level.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist principles of education and values.
• Experience with common student enrollment systems/relational databases, such as Banner and Salesforce.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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