Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Director, Strategic Graduate Enrollment
Requisition Number
RE56496
Working Title
Director of Strategic Enrollment, Graduate Business Programs
Department Name
8F050:B&E Graduate Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$73,861-121,888/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
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Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs; sitting/standing for long periods
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, evenings and weekends as needed
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking a Director of Strategic Enrollment, Graduate Programs, to lead enrollment growth for its professional master's programs and graduate certificates. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial, collaborative leader to build effective enrollment strategies, strengthen employer partnerships, and connect students with education that advances their goals.
You will lead a coordinated enrollment strategy from prospect identification through matriculation, combining strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, employer relationship development, and hands-on recruitment leadership. Working closely with marketing and communications, academic program directors, and college leadership, you will identify promising audiences, communicate the value of Gatton's programs, and help prospective students navigate their decisions. You will use market insights and enrollment data to set priorities, improve conversion, and test and expand successful approaches.
You will also coach and develop a team, aligning people and resources with enrollment goals while encouraging collaboration, initiative, and accountability. Success in this role means building a sustainable approach to enrollment that strengthens Gatton's programs and serves students and employers well.
If you're energized by the chance to build on a strong foundation, try new approaches, and help students take their next step, we encourage you to apply.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Progressively responsible experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or a closely related field; demonstrated experience developing and implementing enrollment or recruitment strategies and using performance data to guide decisions; experience supervising professional staff; experience using Salesforce for pipeline management, communications, and reporting.
Deadline to Apply
12/18/2026
