[Hiring] Regional Enrollment Manager @University of Dayton, Ohio

Role Description

The University of Dayton is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and innovative Regional Enrollment Manager who is passionate about guiding students and families in the college search process. This position will report to the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment and Admission and is expected to be based in a home office, preferably in Philadelphia or Delaware, with travel to eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.

• Work collaboratively to build upon a strong presence and recognition in recruitment territories.
• Expand brand recognition and recruit students to the University of Dayton.
• Manage an assigned territory through:
  • High school visits
  • Alumni engagement
  • College fair representation
  • Hosting timely and relevant event experiences
  • Individual appointments with students, families, and school counselors
• Advise students and families through the admission and financial aid process.
• Approach work with creativity, developing innovative solutions that increase understanding of the value of a University of Dayton experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Office of Recruitment and Admission staff to respond to questions and needs of students, parents, and other external constituents.
• Foster strong relationships with diverse audiences and demonstrate great customer service, communication, and organization.
• Manage timely follow-up with:
  • Students and families
  • External partners within the territory
• Support the Office of Recruitment and Admission through staff scheduling of:
  • Phone calls
  • Emails
  • Virtual appointments
  • Some marquee on-campus events
• Coordinate and execute up to 4 regionally based events each recruitment cycle for strategic audiences, including counselors, parents, and admitted students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in college admissions, financial aid, or student services.
• Commitment to contribute to an inclusive climate that includes working with students, families, and external stakeholders from various backgrounds.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective public speaking.
• Relationship management skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Requirements

• Master's degree (preferred).
• 4 or more years of experience in college admission, financial aid, and/or student services at the high school or college level (preferred).
• Knowledge and sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist principles of education and values (preferred).
• Experience with common student enrollment systems/relational databases, such as Banner and Salesforce (preferred).

Special Instructions to Applicants

• To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.