Director of Enrollment & Student Success

A humble college founded before Texas was a state Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011 Baylor has been named as one of the nations Great Colleges to Work For. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the countrys largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey conducted by ModernThink is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

The Director for Enrollment & Student Success is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of new student recruitment student enrollment and retention including developing strategies for impactful outreach and marketing to prospective students. The Director for Enrollment & Student Success provides input and updates to ensure timely implementation of enrollment programs. The role also provides expertise and skills to create develop and implement initiatives necessary to achieve overall recruitment enrollment and retention goals.

A bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience are required. Five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Dean to develop a strategic long-range plan and interim goals for the office
• Direct and manage department staff to work towards achievement of institutional and department enrollment and retention goals
• Oversee the planning of recruiting efforts designed to encourage prospective student interest in the School of Music
• Interact effectively with faculty and staff to encourage and coordinate their involvement in programs to promote the enrollment of students
• Review applications and credentials of applicants to coordinate admission and scholarship decisions
• Coordinate with other offices on campus such as Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure the success of the schools recruiting efforts
• Create a student enrollment and retention plan by leveraging resources to maximize effectiveness of programs
• Provide expertise and knowledge required to develop and evaluate present and new enrollment programs
• Oversee all areas within enrollment management to ensure that the school is meeting institutional enrollment goals
• Conduct fiscal management with focus on building a budget that details the allocation of funds necessary to build and utilize the annual budget of the recruiting and student programs area
• Assign and oversee department staff and work study students to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain reports that generate data on point-of-contact activities and application generation up and through new student enrollment
• Maintain reports and conduct data analysis to evaluate effectiveness of enrollment projects
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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