Senior Director of Admissions & Enrollment Strategy

Naropa University; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Benefits package

Job summary

Naropa University seeks a Senior Director of Admissions to guide strategy and operations across undergraduate and graduate programs. You will lead the Admissions team, drive recruitment and yield strategies, and partner with key campus leaders to ensure a mission-aligned, student-centered experience.

The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, enrollment forecasting, and healthcare benefits. Hybrid work arrangement with the Arapahoe Campus supports flexible collaboration across campus

Qualifications

• Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years in higher education admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and evaluating teams with clear performance expectations.
• Strong understanding of admissions funnel, applicant engagement, and enrollment forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions strategy and enrollment leadership aligned with institutional goals.
• Oversee collaboration with Marketing, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Academic Affairs.
• Provide enrollment forecasts, pipeline updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leaders.
• Ensure equitable access, holistic review, compliance, and consistent decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment forecasting

CRM systems

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CRM software

Enrollment analytics tools

Job description

Naropa University seeks a Senior Director of Admissions to guide strategy and operations across undergraduate and graduate programs. You will lead the Admissions team, drive recruitment and yield strategies, and partner with key campus leaders to ensure a mission-aligned, student-centered experience.

The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, enrollment forecasting, and healthcare benefits. Hybrid work arrangement with the Arapahoe Campus supports flexible collaboration across campus