Executive Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy

Executive Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy

About the Company

Prestigious private research university

Industry
Education Management

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1865

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• Lehigh University
• Software
• Software Development & Design
• Supply Chain Management Software(SCM)

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Executive Director of Graduate Enrollment Strategy to play a pivotal role in defining and driving a comprehensive approach to graduate growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year enrollment growth strategy that is in line with the academic mission, leading a university-wide marketing strategy to attract high-caliber domestic and international graduate students, and directing enrollment operations to enhance efficiency and applicant experience. This role requires a strategic leader with a Master's degree in a related field, a Doctoral degree is preferred, and at least seven years of leadership experience in graduate enrollment management, strategic enrollment management, higher education marketing, or a closely related field. Key responsibilities for the Executive Director include overseeing CRM optimization, conducting market and competitor analysis, and building cross-college partnerships to align enrollment goals with academic planning. The ideal candidate will have experience with CRM platforms, enrollment analytics, digital marketing strategy, and enrollment forecasting, and be adept at translating enrollment data into strategic recommendations for senior academic leadership. The role also involves managing a professional enrollment team, developing initiatives to support underrepresented and underserved graduate student populations, and representing the graduate enrollment strategy at various forums. The company is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and seeks a candidate who can contribute to its mission of inclusive excellence.

Hiring Manager Title
Deputy Provost for Graduate Education

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Marketing
• Data Management/Analytics
• Operations