Director of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Apr 3 2025 Job Description:

Farmingdale State College seeks a visionary and results-driven Director of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives to lead strategic projects and initiatives that advance the mission and goals of the Division of Enrollment Management. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director will develop and implement strategic enrollment plans, align divisional and institutional goals, and provide data-driven insights to guide decisions related to admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and student success. This position will oversee the delivery and assessment of special projects, streamline processes through innovative technologies, and ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across enrollment functions. The Director will also refine policies, foster cross-campus collaboration, and stay informed on emerging trends to continuously improve performance and outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, enhance operational performance, and contribute to the continued growth and success of Farmingdale State College.

Responsibilities Include

• Serves as a strategic thought partner, responsible for leading strategic initiatives aligned with enrollment management's mission in support of its divisional units and institutional enrollment priorities.
• Supports the development of strategic enrollment planning and coordinates special projects and initiatives across the Division of Enrollment Management.
• Manages delivery, implementation, assessment, and monitoring of special projects, and provide on-going status update on initiatives.
• Assist enrollment management units in driving initiatives/projects/tasks through completion.
• Provides analytical support for data informed decision making related to admissions, recruitment, financial aid, scholarships awarding, enrollment, and student success.
• Collaborate with the enrollment management units to evaluate and develop improvements for automating processes including assessing and coordinating impacts, testing, implementation, and documentation to ensure all units are fully supported.
• Keep abreast of current and emerging technologies centered around enrollment management and provide direction on how to leverage these technologies in a way that improves operational efficiencies and services across the division.
• Lead the effort to establish or refine policies, processes, and procedures across Enrollment Management Units.
• Facilitate consultant and vendor requests and make recommendation for demos as appropriate.
• Work closely with Enrollment Management Units and Procurement to secure contracts and assist with purchasing process.
• Evaluate, assess, and ensure the Division of Enrollment Management delivers the highest levels of customer service internally and externally.
• Create a consultative environment that engages divisional directors, leadership, and cross-campus partners to ensure our efforts are aligned with short- and long-term enrollment goals.
• Stay current on enrollment trends, best practices, and emerging topics.
• Assess the effectiveness of enrollment management strategies and adjust accordingly.
• Improve processes, efficiencies and division-wide performance and outcomes.
  
  

This title is in Appendix A of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees and, as a consequence, incumbents serving in this title are not eligible for permanent appointment (tenure), but instead receive renewable term appointments.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
  
  

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in enrollment management and/or admissions and recruitment in higher education.
• Demonstrated evidence of developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the complexities of higher education and national trends related to strategic enrollment management.
• Evidence of facilitating campus-wide collaboration.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian (Banner) Student Information Systems and CRMs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working in enrollment management and/or admissions and recruitment in higher education.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, management, leadership, problem-solving, and data driven decision-making skills.
• Experience working within a state system of higher education.
• Experience using Ellucian Banner Student Information System, Slate CRM and other enrollment tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including supporting a diverse student population and fostering a multicultural community.
  
  

Additional Information

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, April 3, 2025, and ending Wednesday, April 16, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled
• SALARY: $100,000 $3,400 in downstate location pay = $103,400 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.
  
  

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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