Director of Enrollment
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Job Description The Director of Enrollment is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies to attract and enroll qualified students at Los Angeles Pacific University. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the online asynchronous learning landscape. The Director of Enrollment is expected to be able to motivate and inspire a team toward achieving goals in a competitive environment and in a manner that represents LAPU's Christ-centered mission.An ideal candidate is a dynamic and results-oriented leader with strategic vision, outstanding communication and collaboration skills; marketing and sales knowledge; excellent people and project management skills; This leader will partner with key stakeholders to implement innovative ways to attract prospective online students by exploring new technologies, processes, partnerships, or marketing channels. Application Materials: Please submit a PDF version of your resume/CV and list of your current references. We need at least two professional references that have served in a supervisory role. Cover letter is optional, and not required. If you would like to upload additional documents under the Documents Section . This section is located after Links and before Questions in the application. Note to application: The email address you use to apply with, will be the username for your account and all email notifications. Questions, please email ...@lapu.edu. Compensation: $113,453 - $141,816 - Paygrade 18 (exempt) Classification: This position is classified as Remote On Call . Sporadic travel to the San Dimas, CA office as business needs demand. Applicant will need to live within a 150 mile radius to San Dimas office. Required Experience / Education

• Christian Commitment: Vital Christian faith and lifestyle
• Supportive of the evangelical mission and purpose of LAPU
• Bachelors Degree
• Five years of experience in higher education enrollment management with multiple starts per academic year
• Proven track record of achieving enrollment goals in a competitive market
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Experience with CRM software and digital marketing tools
• Experience managing remote teams.

Desired Experience / Education

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, marketing, organizational leadership or related area of study.
• Seven years of significant leadership experience in student enrollment/admissions or sales-driven call center.
• Experience in an online learning environment, online learning platforms and technologies.

Essential Functions

• Enrollment Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive enrollment strategies for eight terms per academic year that are aligned with the LAPU's mission and goals.
• Marketing and Recruitment: Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to support recruitment efforts, including digital advertising, social media, email campaigns, and public relations.Co-manage e-marketing vendor to support organic and non-organic growth: responsible for lead generation, SEO, and SEM activities.
• Admissions Processes: Streamline admissions processes and application management, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for prospective students.
• Student Recruitment: Lead a team of enrollment managers and counselors to identify and recruit qualified students achieving set goals each enrollment cycle. (eight starts per year)
• Data Analysis: Analyze enrollment data to identify trends, measure effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the enrollment department's budget.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of enrollment professionals. Provide active leadership and build high-performing teams through best practices and investing in training and development. Manages high-energy and performance-driven enrollment operations, ensuring exemplary professionalism and excellent student service.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other university departments, such as academic affairs, student success, financial aid, and student accounts, and registrar to ensure a seamless student experience.
• Innovation: Seek innovative ways to attract prospective students seeking online education, such as exploring new technologies, partnerships, or marketing channels. Recommend, implement, leverage, and effectively utilize technology to continuously enhance and advance the enrollment process.
• Compliance: Adhere to all relevant federal and state laws e.g. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IV, Department of Education regulations, etc.
• Required to work a Saturday commencement event each calendar year
• Carrying out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Vice President/CSEO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in Christian higher education and enrollment management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to strategic planning.
• Ability to manage organizational change and student conduct issues.
• Strong communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Supervisory experience and commitment to the university's mission.

Missional Expectations The Director of Enrollment is responsible for carrying out LAPU's Christian faith and mission by hiring Godly employees who embody the Christian faith in their daily living and by providing spiritual support and care to employees in their span of care through praying with employees regarding their dreams and challenges, sharing devotional messages and providing their team members with spiritual counseling. The Director of Enrollment is assessed annually on their performance in accomplishing these vital tasks. All employees play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of a robust Christian community that seeks to serve with grace the needs of all employees and students. As a LAPU employee you are called to engage with your colleagues and all those that the university serves by modeling Christ-like character in all of your interactions. You will celebrate and honor other employees and students as being made in the image of God; be thankful, expressing gratitude to God and one another; build others up with your words; and work as an instrument of God's love seeking to heal a lost and broken world. Mental Demands

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to investigate, analyze information, and draw conclusions
• Ability to engage in critical thinking, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and solve problems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

Physical Demands This position typically includes the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Technologies

• Google Suite (mail, drive, sheets, docs)
• Microsoft Word
• Course/Learning Management System-Moodle
• CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
• Presentation software-Microsoft PowerPoint
• Spreadsheet software-Microsoft Excel
• Slack
• Zoom and virtual meeting platforms

Non-discrimination Statement The University seeks to provide equal employment opportunities and is dedicated to the principle that access to employment opportunities be accorded to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualification and without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical),medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University is a Christian University of higher education. It is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The University reserves the right to maintain its heritage and destiny as a Christian witness in higher education and asserts its right to employ and retain only those persons who subscribe to and support Our Identity and Statement of Faith. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Los Angeles Pacific University reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the University may deem appropriate. We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: 30 days PTO or unlimited PTO for directors and above, med/dental/vision plans, life/LTD/ADD insurance, retirement and tuition assistance. If you have a passion for service, education and innovation, we're interested in talking to you!Be part of this powerful campus of an already-prestigious university that offers flexibility and innovation delivery of education to learners everywhere.If you want to join a dynamic, God-first culture that strives to provide quality academic programs to countless students, we welcome you to apply This is the most exciting time to be working at Los Angeles Pacific University! With our team of dedicated professionals and faculty, we are creating a new hope for the future by investing in lives through learning pathways that are Christ-centered, flexible and accessible.