ENROLLMENT MANAGER (MANAGER FOR ACCESS INITIATIVES)
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Enrollment Manager (Manager for Access Initiatives)

**POSITION DETAILS**

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the Law School prepares students to practice Law in the Service of Human Needs, and to transform the practice of law and legal education to make it more inclusive and just. We arethe most racially diverse law school in the nation and are consistently a top ranked law school in the country for clinical legal education.

The Manager for Access Initiatives will provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for the Pipeline to Justice Program, a signature and innovative access initiative that seeks to diversify the legal profession by preparing students from underrepresented and marginalized communities to earn a Juris Doctorate. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, this role will develop existing access initiatives and lead efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the law school community.

In addition to the position summary and the CUNY Title Overview, other key duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Design and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Pipeline to Justice Program overseeing all stages of the recruitment process.

Work closely with Admissions to develop and implement outreach strategies to engage prospective students and recruit a diverse student body, including first-generation students, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Oversee the grant management life cycle (e.g. manage grant award(s), compliance with funder requirements, monitor grant progress and performance, and ensure project goals are met) for institutional and grant funded access initiatives.

Coordinate with Institutional Research, campus partners and the central office to ensure accurate and timely reporting of grant finances, grant compliance, programmatic reporting, and other deliverables.

Collaborate with Academic Affairs to support student retention and success, and enhance the student experience

Partner with other CUNY institutions and pipeline programs to create pathways to legal education for students from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds.

Serve on the University-wide Black Male Initiative committee; Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee.

Prepare and submit regular reports to funders, the law school community and the central office as needed/requested

Like other administrators and staff in the Law School, you are subject to the same in-person requirements, which entail a minimum of 70% in-person on-campus presence over two weeks. This requirement for in-person work may be higher than 70% based on departmental and divisional needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in higher education administration or related degree; or Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

+ 4 to 6 years' experience developing and managing programs serving a diverse student population in a higher education setting

+ In depth understanding of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in legal education and knowledge of best practices related to promoting access

+ Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

+ Experience with data analysis and assessment, including the ability to use date driven decision-making and measure outcomes

+ Highly organized and detail-oriented

+ Proficient in the use of technology, grant management software, financial reporting systems, Microsoft 365, collaboration tools and social media

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Manages a College Enrollment function or unit.

- Oversees daily office activities and staff development to ensure efficient and effective enrollment operations

- Assists senior management in developing plans, implementing initiatives and assessing performance

- Recommends and implements improvements to schedules, policies and procedures to advance unit effectiveness

- Serves as resource expert on enrollment practices to resolve complex student issues, and assists students with special circumstances in receiving support

- Plans and executes workshops, orientation sessions, and events to acquaint students with enrollment processes

- Reviews and approves content for print and on-line enrollment materials

- Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management

- May manage professional and/or clerical staff as well as department budget

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Enrollment Manager

**CUNY TITLE**

Higher Education Associate

**FLSA**

Exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

$93,491 - $104,057

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

**HOW TO APPLY**

To apply, go to cuny.jobs to access the employment page and search for this vacancy using the JobID, Title, or filtering by campus. Select Apply Now , log in or create a new user account and provide the requested information.

**CLOSING DATE**

Applications will be accepted through November 7, 2024.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29121

Location

CUNY School of Law