Baylor University

Director of Enrollment & Student Success

Baylor University$90K — $110K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience; five years preferred.
  • Experience in enrollment management or related field.
  • Proficient in developing outreach and marketing strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating enrollment programs.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Dean to establish strategic enrollment goals.
  • Lead and manage staff to achieve enrollment and retention targets.
  • Plan and oversee recruitment efforts for prospective students in the School of Music.
  • Engage with faculty and staff for enhanced student recruitment programs.
  • Review admissions applications and facilitate scholarship decisions.
  • Coordinate with campus offices like Admissions and Financial Aid for recruitment success.
  • Develop an enrollment and retention plan using available resources.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Automatic retirement contributions for eligible employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan supporting family wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What We are Looking For

The Director for Enrollment & Student Success is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of new student recruitment, student enrollment and retention, including developing strategies for impactful outreach and marketing to prospective students. The Director for Enrollment & Student Success provides input and updates to ensure timely implementation of enrollment programs. The role also provides expertise and skills to create, develop, and implement initiatives necessary to achieve overall recruitment, enrollment and retention goals.

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. Five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do
  • Works with the Dean to develop a strategic long-range plan and interim goals for the office
  • Directs and manages department staff to work towards achievement of institutional and department enrollment and retention goals
  • Oversees the planning of recruiting efforts designed to encourage prospective student interest in the School of Music
  • Interacts effectively with faculty and staff to encourage and coordinate their involvement in programs to promote the enrollment of students
  • Reviews applications and credentials of applicants to coordinate admission and scholarship decisions
  • Coordinate with other offices on campus such as Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure the success of the school's recruiting efforts
  • Create a student enrollment and retention plan by leveraging resources to maximize effectiveness of programs
  • Provides expertise and knowledge required to develop and evaluate present and new enrollment programs
  • Oversees all areas within enrollment management to ensure that the school is meeting institutional enrollment goals
  • Conducts fiscal management with focus on building a budget that details the allocation of funds necessary to build and utilize the annual budget of the recruiting and student programs area
  • Assigns and oversees department staff and work study students to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
  • Maintains reports that generate data on point-of-contact activities and application generation up and through new student enrollment
  • Maintains reports and conducts data analysis to evaluate effectiveness of enrollment projects
  • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
  • Ability to comply with University policies
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance


What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. The university's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
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