Enrollment and Student Communication Coordinator

Job Summary Under general supervision, this position advances enrollment, communication, engagement, and student success initiatives aligned with the College's strategic goals. The Enrollment and Student Communication Coordinator develops, coordinates, and implements student communication strategies that support admissions, enrollment, onboarding, retention, re‑engagement, and completion efforts. The role supervises outreach and communication staff, supports CRM administration and training, assists with communication workflow development, and collaborates with Enrollment Management, Student Success, Marketing, and Information Technology to ensure a coordinated and effective student communication experience. Benefits Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; supplemental plans; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Affordable Coverage: PPO and HMO options starting at approximately $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage. Retirement Security: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, plus optional tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. Work‑Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave. Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and access to local attraction discounts. Growth & Development: Professional development opportunities, leadership training, and career advancement pathways. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Student Communication and Engagement (40%) Develop and coordinate communication strategies that support student enrollment, onboarding, retention, re‑engagement, and completion. Create and manage targeted communication campaigns utilizing email, text messaging, CRM workflows, and other communication platforms. Conduct proactive outreach to prospective, newly admitted, returning, and continuing students. Supervise and train communication support staff assisting with outreach, documentation, and student follow‑up. Ensure timely follow‑up and accurate documentation of student interactions within CRM and student information systems. Monitor communication effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase student engagement and response rates. Assist with development and implementation of communication plans supporting institutional priorities and student success initiatives. Enrollment Communication and CRM Operations (30%) Support the administration, utilization, and optimization of Element451, EAB navigate360, and other student communication platforms. Assist with the development and maintenance of communication workflows, automations, forms, campaigns, and communication strategies. Provide training and support to faculty and staff utilizing CRM and communication tools. Coordinate follow‑up communication efforts for prospective, newly admitted, transfer, dual enrollment, Promise, and returning students. Collaborate with Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Marketing, and Student Success departments to ensure coordinated student outreach. Monitor student‑facing communication channels and provide recommendations to improve the student experience. Serve as a liaison between Enrollment Management, Student Success, Marketing, and Information Technology on communication‑related initiatives. Support communication efforts related to bachelor’s admissions, transfer pathways, and special populations while operational admissions functions remain under Admissions leadership. Oversee daily operations of the college communication and outreach office. Communication Strategy, Analytics, and Institutional Collaboration (25%) Track communication performance metrics, engagement trends, enrollment outcomes, and campaign effectiveness. Maintain accurate records of communication activities and student interactions in CRM and student information systems. Develop and analyze reports related to communication effectiveness, enrollment conversion, student engagement, and re‑engagement initiatives. Collaborate with Institutional Research, Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success teams. Participate in the development and implementation of institutional communication and engagement initiatives. Explore, evaluate, and support AI‑enabled communication tools and emerging technologies. Assist with the development of communication standards, templates, and messaging strategies. Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties (5%) Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in enrollment management, admissions, student success, communications, CRM administration, marketing, or related higher education functions. Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership of outreach, communication, or student support teams. Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and evaluate communication campaigns and student engagement strategies. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short‑ and long‑range communication, enrollment, and student engagement strategies. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage sensitive student information with professionalism and confidentiality. Experience utilizing CRM platforms, communication management systems, or student information systems preferred. Experience with Element450 or similar CRM systems preferred. Experience supporting communication workflows, marketing automation, or student engagement campaigns preferred. Experience utilizing AI‑assisted communication tools preferred. Proficiency in Spanish preferred. Physical Demands This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role requires walking, standing, and occasional outdoor work. Work schedule may include evenings and weekends. Additional Expectations This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis. Employment Details Classification: Staff Supervisory FLSA Exempt: Yes Employment Type: Regular Compensation: Pay range starts at $43,005.22. Open until filled. EEO/Equal Access Policy Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. The policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indian River State College