Director of Enrollment Communications (CS25-258)
Director of Enrollment Communications (CS25-258)
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Overview:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an experienced and strategic communications professional to serve as the Director of Enrollment Communication (CS25-258). This position plays a critical role in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to support the Universitys undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals.
The Director is responsible for creating and coordinating integrated communication plans across multiple platformsincluding print digital web email text messaging and social mediadesigned to engage prospective and continuing students. The role requires close collaboration with units across the Division of Enrollment Management as well as with campus-wide partners and the Office of Marketing and Communications to ensure effective and consistent messaging.
What You Will Do:Design and implement strategic enrollment communication plans in alignment with University goals for student recruitment retention and success.
Coordinate and oversee communications across various channels including print materials email campaigns digital marketing SMS web content and social media.
Serve as the primary liaison between Enrollment Management and the Office of Marketing and Communications to align branding messaging and visual identity.
Collaborate with departmental leaders and stakeholders across campus to ensure communication strategies are compliant effective and inclusive.
Oversee the development of messaging targeted to diverse student populations including first-year transfer graduate and continuing students.
Ensure timely follow-through on all communication initiatives and projects from concept through execution.
Manage the assessment of campaign performance using data analytics KPIs and other evaluation tools to continuously improve outreach effectiveness.
Supervise communication staff or student workers as assigned and provide leadership in professional development and performance management.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree with at least three years of related experience in higher education enrollment management or collegiate marketing/branding; broad knowledge of admissions recruitment and enrollment functions or programs; excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; ability to interpret data and trends in recruitment admissions and enrollment related to market cultivation and development; ability to work across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders; ability to function independently with a sense of innovation and motivation balanced with strong organizational and technical skills. The ability to work non-traditional hours to support enrollment events is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:Masters Degree and experience working in higher education or with higher education marketing efforts; experience working with CRM and higher education ERP software programs. Experience crafting marketing or communication strategies/plans is beneficial. Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5007 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
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EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
