Director of Enrollment Management, Hickory

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Hickory

Nov 21, 2024

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Position Title	Director of Enrollment Management, Hickory
Location	Hickory, North Carolina
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	N/A
Position Number	099561
Department	VC for Enrollment Management - 240000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Highly developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent written, oral, and public speaking skills. Results-oriented leader with the energy to work with a sense of urgency. Collaborative team player. Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in higher education positions related to student enrollment, marketing, recruitment, online programs or other related professions, especially those showing experience working with high school students, parents and college going programs. Demonstrated experience executing successful new student enrollment tactics, plans, partnerships, and marketing strategies. CRM experience, perferably with Technolutions/Slate. Skill and comfort working with various communities, religions, languages, and cultural backgrounds.
License/Certification Required	Valid Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications	Earned graduate degree. Working knowledge of one or more languages other than English. Experience working with transfer students & adult learners Demonstrated ability to lead co-workers to accomplish goals. Empathetic and compassionate ability to work with students, families, and the community. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain and facilitate presentations on complex concepts to a broad range of constituents. Excellent analytical skills in identifying problems, devising solutions, and resolving complex operational issues efficiently. Familiarity with and commitment to best practices and standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Strategic Enrollment Initiatives: Execute new student recruitment plans and develop new external partnerships. Incorporate Hickory faculty and staff into recruitment and retention processes. Coordinate recruitment events and ensure best-in-class campus visits. Develop tactics and strategies for gaining new markets and maintaining enrollment strength. Use data-informed methods to increase access and lower barriers for students and families. Community and Partner Engagement: Build mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations, government offices, schools, and non-profit partners, and others. Engage with the local community to strengthen the reputation of App State and highlight the value of education. Operational Excellence: Produce data, analyses, reports, and presentations to optimize decision-making and success. Share market information with the Vice Chancellor and the Enrollment Management leadership team. Operate effectively within budgetary and human resource allocations.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm with occasional responsibilities outside of standard hours
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	80,000-100,000
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	11/21/2024
Closing Date	12/08/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	11/21/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of three professional references with contact information Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Search Chair Name	Kristin Wright
Search Chair Email	wrightk5@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48816
Posting Number	201501532P