Job DescriptionInterim Senior Advisor to the President - Strategic Enrollment PlanningThe Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Enrollment Planning and Management serves as the President's chief advisor and project leader for institutional enrollment strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management. This position is responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive long-range Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEP) and annual Management (SEM) plans designed to advance College of Southern Nevada's enrollment growth, student success, workforce development objectives, and overall fiscal health.
Acting on behalf of the President on enrollment-related initiatives, the Senior Advisor works collaboratively with academic leadership, student affairs, enrollment services, institutional research, finance, workforce development, marketing, shared governance groups, and community partners to create data-informed strategies that strengthen recruitment, onboarding, retention, progression, completion, and post-completion outcomes.
The position does not supervise staff directly but exercises significant leadership through influence, collaboration, project management, and cross-functional coordination.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Institutional Research, or a closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education enrollment management, strategic planning, institutional research, student success, academic administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing data analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Preferred QualificationsDoctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership, Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Eight (8) or more years in higher education.
- Experience in a comprehensive community college environment.
- Experience developing strategic enrollment management plans.
- Experience with predictive analytics, enrollment forecasting, and student success initiatives.
- Knowledge of community college enrollment trends, workforce development, and transfer pathways.
- Experience working with shared governance processes and institutional planning.
The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Strategic Enrollment Planning- Lead the development and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive multi-year Strategic Enrollment Plan aligned with institutional priorities and Board goals.
- Advise the President and executive leadership team on enrollment trends, opportunities, risks, and emerging market conditions.
- Assist with the establishment of annual enrollment goals, performance benchmarks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinate annual enrollment management planning processes across academic and administrative divisions
- Develop strategic recommendations that align enrollment goals with academic planning, program development, workforce needs, marketing and recruitment, and resource allocation.
- Facilitate institution-wide enrollment planning discussions involving executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and shared governance groups.
- Prepare executive-level analyses, reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, governing boards, cabinet and external stakeholders.
Within the framework of the Strategic Enrollment Plan and annual Management initiatives, the incumbent will contribute to measurable improvements in:- Overall headcount and FTE enrollment growth
- New student recruitment and yield rates
- Application-to-enrollment conversion rates
- Enrollment funnel performance metrics
- Student onboarding completion rates
- First-year persistence and retention rates
- Re-enrollment of stopped-out students
- Credential completion and transfer outcomes using an equity lens
- Strategic enrollment forecast accuracy Achievement of annual enrollment goals
- Implementation of strategic enrollment initiatives across divisions
This role positions the Senior Advisor as the President's principal strategist and coordinator for enrollment growth, student success, and long-range enrollment sustainability, providing executive-level leadership without direct supervisory responsibility while ensuring institution-wide alignment around enrollment objectives.
Salary InformationAdministrative Faculty E-RP2
*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.ExemptYes
Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%
Required Attachment(s)To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)
National SearchOut of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.
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