Position Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment the Director of Enrollment Systems and Strategy is a key leader within Valparaiso Universitys Enrollment Management team. This leadership role is pivotal in addressing enrollment challenges driving growth in student recruitment and retention and implementing datadriven strategies that align with institutional objectives. The Director will manage the Slate Coordinator and Enrollment Data Analyst as well as the Enrollment Operations team while collaborating closely with enrollment leaders and other university stakeholders to optimize outcomes.
Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment the Director will:
- Provide leadership for recruitment strategies and admissions processing ensuring alignment with the Universitys strategic enrollment plan.
- Oversee recruitmentoriented financial aid initiatives and awarding strategies in collaboration with the Director of Financial Aid.
- Lead the implementation and optimization of technology systems to enhance enrollment services and operational efficiency.
- Integrate Valparaiso Universitys mission vision and values into recruitment strategies while advancing enrollment goals and honoring its Lutheran heritage.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred in Higher Education Business Analytics Enrollment Management or a related field.
- Minimum 58 years of progressively responsible experience in enrollment management admissions financial aid or related areas.
- Demonstrated expertise in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce Slate) financial aid leveraging models and student information systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools predictive modeling and reporting software (e.g. Cognos Tableau).
Other Qualifications:
- Strong problemsolving and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Exceptional communication presentation and relationshipbuilding abilities. Advanced ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences and provide actionable recommendations.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Strategic Leadership 25
- Contribute to the successful implementation of recruitment strategies and admissions processing aligned with the universitys strategic enrollment goals.
- Provide insights and advise institutional leadership on enrollment planning forecasting and management strategies to address enrollment challenges and support growth for undergraduate graduate and international populations.
- Consult with undergraduate admission and graduate admission directors to analyze trends forecast and provide data sets.
- Integrate concepts and use data reporting tools available and current best practices to create a shared culture of understanding of enrollment data analysis and reporting.
- Data Management & Reporting 25
- Oversee the collection analysis and reporting of enrollment and financial aid data to inform strategies and optimize recruitment practices.
- Monitor admission and enrollment data throughout the admission cycle to detect anomalies or trends that could indicate changes in student behavior.
- Support the creation of predictive models to analyze trends forecast student enrollment and assess the impact of financial aid on decisionmaking.
- Plan develop implement coordinate and evaluate crossfunctional data projects.
- Technology & Systems Management Process Optimization 35
- Provide strategic leadership in implementing and leveraging technology to enhance enrollment services.
- Oversee the administration and integration of systems including Technolutions Slate AIDO and other platforms. Serve as primary liaison for technology partners/vendors.
- Develop and execute technology strategies to streamline admissions processes improve operational efficiency and enhance the student admission experience.
- Partner with operations teams to evaluate and improve existing workflows for undergraduate and graduate admissions and financial aid processes.
- Design and implement automation simplification and standardization opportunities using innovative technology solutions.
- Leadership and Team Development 15
- Lead and mentor members of the Slate & Data Analytics and Operations teams; evaluate staff providing regular feedback and training.
- Work in partnership with the Director of Events and Student Engagement Initiatives to coordinate assistance of select work projects by student work staff.
- Develop strategies for the timely processing of applications admission decision releases and financial aid award letters for undergraduate and graduate admission.
All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history motor vehicle reports prior employment verification and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.
To be considered for this position you must upload:
Please address the cover letter to:
Mrs. Rosa Alvarado Assistant Vice President for Enrollment
Valparaiso University
Required Experience:
Director