Director of Student Enrollment & Success

Director of Student Enrollment & Success

Date:March 2026

Grade:16

Salary Range: $56633-$68575

Position Type: Full Time

Position Status:Salary/Exempt

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Arkansas City Main Campus Arkansas City KS

Department:Enrollment Management

Reports To:Vice President of Student Affairs

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs the Director of Student Enrollment & Success provides dynamic strategic campus leadership in planning developing and executing Cowley Colles enrollment management plan. The Director of Student Enrollment & Success is responsible for overseeing recruitment enrollment admissions academic advising & retention.

Position Duties:

• Develop an aggressive results-oriented enrollment recruitment and retention plan for increasing student headcount and FTE for both returning and new students in coordination with Academics.
• Collaborate with faculty staff and various departments on short- and long-range enrollment management plans.
• Track review analyze and interpret data to ensure data-based decisions to establish improve and refine objectives and develop strategies in support of enrollment management plans.
• Develop a plan to actively communicate with and reach out to area high school students to promote college opportunities.
• Maintain formulate develop and propose appropriate policies and procedures for Student Enrollment & Student Success functions.
• Maintain the college mission by promoting the student-centered philosophy throughout the college.
• Develop and oversee high-quality programs in the areas of recruitment/admissions academic advising assessmentstudent success and retention.
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets in Student Enrollment & Success departments.
• Communicate College decisions events and relevant information to the various departments in the College.
• Manage the components of the Cowley Connect and Jenzebar systems including training of academic advising and assignment of students to an appropriate advisor.
• Ensure appropriateness of systems to support departmental compliance functions and monitor compliance with state and federal regulations and reporting requirements
• Formulate implement and evaluate strategies to enhance student success.
• Partner with Academic Affairs in the development and implementation of 2 2 agreements with 4-year colleges/universities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to assess special needs of and for students identify barriers and implement change.
• Actively participate in the activities and events within the Enrollment Management department.
• Maintain quality high school and community relations.
• Keep abreast of various student services areas by participation in professional organizations.
• Maintain courteous professional and effective working relationships with employees vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
• Assume all other exempt-related duties assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning administration personnel facilities and fiscal management.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively direct and guide the activities of others convey abstract concepts and motivate participation of diverse groups.
• Strong management and supervisory skills including the ability to plan effectively analyze systems integrate work flow and processes and supervise diverse groups.
• Must understand budgets and resource allocation principles. Requires the ability to effectively plan work within the resources provided.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse student body faculty staff and other College constituents.
• A strong understanding of governmental programs agencies and laws that specifically address College and student issues.
• Ability to research and analyze various types of information.

• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.

Required Education Background:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education field required.

Required Experience:

• Enrollment management experience required.
• Experience in a higher education setting is required.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• A demonstrated sensitivity in working with people with diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities.

Supervisory Requirements:Admissions Representatives Recruiters Advising/Retention Marketing VA Military and International Student Services.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the campus and outreach centers; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; ability to bend stoop reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to drive motor vehicle; and ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

Majority of work performed in an office environment. Flexible hours evenings weekends and occasional overnight stays away from home may be required.

KPERS Benefits:KPERS Retirement Long Term Disability Basic Life and Death.

Benefits Stipend:$920/Month Medical and Dental Stipend (Optional FSA/HSA).

Voluntary Benefits:Vision Life Short Term Disability Accident Cancer and 403(b).

Additional Benefits/Perks:Paid Holidays Vacation Sick Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Center Membership and many others.