Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

Department
Enrollment Management

Job Posting Title
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

Job Description

Position Description:  The exciting new Assistant Director of Enrollment Management position provides support and leadership for Fort Hays State University’s recruitment efforts through reporting and research, assisting with marketing, and engaging campus with best practices and the execution of strategic growth initiatives of all student populations, including but not limited to: on-campus, online, international, and early college. The assistant director will report to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and works with a dynamic team which has led the university to growth 19 of the last 20 years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience managing sets of data
• Experience working independently and in small groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an applicable field, such as Student Affairs, Statistics, Marketing
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), email, and digital advertising creation and placement
• Previous program management or event coordination
• Significant experience with evaluating data
• Experience communicating detailed information in small and large groups
• Experience in student recruitment
• Experience working with third-party vendors

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of student recruitment and experiential learning
• Experience using a customer relationship management tool
• Experience in project management
• Advanced computer skills, particularly related to new software, data management systems, and web-based administrative systems; word processing and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of developing content for the web and social media campaigns
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently without supervision
• Track record of being a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment and work autonomously

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data and statistics to identify trends/patterns that impact recruitment and measure the effectiveness of marketing and recruitment tactics
• Collaborate with members of the internal and external marketing teams to develop fresh, bold, and purposeful recruitment materials
• Assist in developing new target markets and develop strategies to increase enrollment
• Maintain relationships with appropriate campus constituents and off campus referral sources
• Work closely with the Institutional Engagement team to target, explore, qualify, and transition new accounts efficiently and effectively
• Utilize CRM to effectively manage recruitment and make strategic, data-driven decisions on measurable recruitment activities to achieve annual enrollment goals
• Implement, coordinate, and participate in lead generation events and activities, both on and off campus.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dennis King

Email: [email protected]

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Department
Enrollment Management

Job Posting Title
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

Job Description

Position Description:  The exciting new Assistant Director of Enrollment Management position provides support and leadership for Fort Hays State University’s recruitment efforts through reporting and research, assisting with marketing, and engaging campus with best practices and the execution of strategic growth initiatives of all student populations, including but not limited to: on-campus, online, international, and early college. The assistant director will report to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and works with a dynamic team which has led the university to growth 19 of the last 20 years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience managing sets of data
• Experience working independently and in small groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an applicable field, such as Student Affairs, Statistics, Marketing
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), email, and digital advertising creation and placement
• Previous program management or event coordination
• Significant experience with evaluating data
• Experience communicating detailed information in small and large groups
• Experience in student recruitment
• Experience working with third-party vendors

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of student recruitment and experiential learning
• Experience using a customer relationship management tool
• Experience in project management
• Advanced computer skills, particularly related to new software, data management systems, and web-based administrative systems; word processing and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of developing content for the web and social media campaigns
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently without supervision
• Track record of being a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment and work autonomously

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data and statistics to identify trends/patterns that impact recruitment and measure the effectiveness of marketing and recruitment tactics
• Collaborate with members of the internal and external marketing teams to develop fresh, bold, and purposeful recruitment materials
• Assist in developing new target markets and develop strategies to increase enrollment
• Maintain relationships with appropriate campus constituents and off campus referral sources
• Work closely with the Institutional Engagement team to target, explore, qualify, and transition new accounts efficiently and effectively
• Utilize CRM to effectively manage recruitment and make strategic, data-driven decisions on measurable recruitment activities to achieve annual enrollment goals
• Implement, coordinate, and participate in lead generation events and activities, both on and off campus.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dennis King

Email: [email protected]

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.