Strategic Enrollment & Student Success Manager

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites experienced candidates for the role of an Operations Project Manager. This position leads strategic enrollment and student success initiatives, coordinating with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Studies, and Student Affairs to drive cross‑functional projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, change management support, and stakeholder engagement to improve student access, belonging,

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allowing 1 year of related work for 1 year of education.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with related work experience.
• Master’s degree or higher with related work experience.
• Experience in higher education or complex organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic enrollment and student success projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate cross‑functional meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Monitor progress and ensure on‑time deliverables.
• Produce regular status reports for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PM software

Data reporting tools

Job description

The University of Utah invites experienced candidates for the role of an Operations Project Manager. This position leads strategic enrollment and student success initiatives, coordinating with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Studies, and Student Affairs to drive cross‑functional projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, change management support, and stakeholder engagement to improve student access, belonging,