Executive Director of Recruitment & Strategic ...

Job Description: The Executive Director of Recruitment & Strategic Initiatives serves as the second-in-command of the admissions and enrollment team, reporting directly to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Enrollment. This seasoned leader is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of senior and mid-level direct reports and providing high-level strategic guidance on all aspects of undergraduate recruitment, outreach, and conversion. In close partnership with the AVP, the Executive Director plays a critical role in shaping and executing the College's enrollment strategy, optimizing team performance, ensuring data-informed decision-making, and maintaining a strong focus on delivering results in a competitive higher education marketplace. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the AVP on strategic planning, forecasting, goal setting, and performance analysis related to recruitment and enrollment outcomes. Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the admissions counseling staff managing areas such as territory management, file review, recruitment programming and data analytics. Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive recruitment strategies designed to achieve institutional enrollment goals, including growth, quality, and retention objectives. Ensure accountability and alignment across functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results-oriented recruitment. Monitor enrollment trends, assess recruitment effectiveness, and lead strategic initiatives to improve yield and meet institutional enrollment goals. Create a culture of urgency, ownership, and innovation within the admissions team, ensuring that outreach and follow-up efforts are intentional, timely, and rooted in storytelling and conversion. Manage recruitment budgets effectively and strategically allocate resources for maximum impact. Represent the admissions team in high-level internal planning meetings and cross-departmental collaborations. Support efforts to enhance the visibility and reputation of the institution regionally and nationally. Identify operational efficiencies and recommend process improvements in technology, communications, events, and travel. Provide leadership, training, and professional development for the admission counseling and recruitment staff, fostering a high-performing, student-centered team. Serve as the right hand to the AVP, providing strategic counsel, trusted leadership, and the ability to step in with confidence when top-level decisions or representation are needed. Requirements: Our ideal candidate will possess: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in college admissions or enrollment management. Demonstrated success in team leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record of supervising and developing senior-level staff. Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Strong understanding of enrollment marketing, CRM systems, campus visit strategies, and data-informed recruitment practices. Additional Information: Emmanuel College values a welcoming and supportive community for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices based on qualifications and experience. The posted salary range reflects the good-faith compensation estimate for this position. The actual pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity factors. $80,000-$120,000 Application Instructions: A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a statement of purpose, and contact information for three references. In your statement of purpose, please describe how your values, experiences, and professional goals align with Emmanuel College's mission to educate and inspire students in the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who are committed to social justice, human dignity, and transformative education for all.

Created: 2026-03-04