Another Source’s client, San Francisco Bay University is recruiting a Senior Director of Enrollment to join their team in Fremont, CA. You'll get to drive impactful change in the student experience by enhancing and supporting the university’s admissions and enrollment systems. Relocation assistance is available.
Here’s a little about San Francisco Bay University and the position they are recruiting for:
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Senior Director of Enrollment. SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
About the Role:
The Senior Director of Enrollment reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and is instrumental in implementing the new SFBU strategic enrollment management plan This role currently will manage the daily operations of a vibrant enrollment team, including two Associate Directors of Regional Enrollment, an Associate Director of Financial Aid, and an Operations Manager.
What you will be doing:
- Recruit, train, coach, supervise, and lead a diverse team of admissions professionals.
- In collaboration with university leadership, establish enrollment goals and lead the unit towards achieving those goals (e.g., admissions funnel, yield, total enrollments, traditional undergraduates, transfer students, graduate students, domestic and international students).
- Oversee enrollment data and trends that are up-to-date and inform decision-making.
- Ensure the admissions area is in alignment with the university’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Play a significant role in the implementation of the comprehensive strategic enrollment plan which includes strategic scholarship and financial aid awarding.
- Oversee enrollment data imports and exports conducted by the Operations Manager.
- Keep up to date with industry practices and enrollment trends.
- Lead the team to cultivate positive and engaging relationships with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, community college counselors, teachers, community members and others to attract and enroll students.
- Lead the team to develop and coordinate recruitment activities, including developing a student ambassador program, organizing high school and community college visits, college fairs, campus tours, and other relevant events. Collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, students, and high school and community college teachers and counselors to coordinate recruitment efforts.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of records, correspondence, and sensitive information.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as higher education administration, student affairs, or business administration.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in university admissions with a proven track record of success in meeting enrollment goals and supervising admissions professionals.
- 3-5 years of supervisory/ management experience.
- Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Demonstrated success in developing community partnerships with external partners such as high school counselors and community colleges.
- Technological adeptness and experience with CRMs.
- Must be able to travel in state and out of state. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as well as extended hours during peak periods.
What’s in it for you:
At San Francisco Bay University, we take care of our full-time staff with a comprehensive benefits package that’s hard to beat! Enjoy a 401k with a 5% match, 100% health benefits coverage for you and 60% for your dependents, and dental coverage at 100%. Join our team and take advantage of these fantastic perks while being part of an innovative and dynamic educational community.
The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is: $165,000 - $190,000 based on experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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