Director of Graduate Enrollment Management
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame ( ND.jobs ) is accepting applications for a
Director of Graduate Enrollment Management.
Applications will be accepted until 05/18/2025. The University of Notre Dame Graduate School has a crucial role in supporting graduate programs and helping ensure that Notre Dame graduate students become a force for good in the world. With many nationally and internationally recognized graduate programs, the Graduate School attracts top scholars from all over the globe. We are looking for someone who is driven, creative, and a collaborative partner to achieve the mission and vision of Our Lady's University in advancing graduate studies.
Reporting to the Dean of the Graduate School, the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management will play a critical role in the Graduate School and be a member of the Graduate School executive leadership team. The Director will lead all recruitment and enrollment operations aspects of the Graduate School and provide strategic guidance. The Director will work closely with campus academic partners in support of the University's goal to recruit and yield elite national and international students for our graduate programs. The Director will supervise a three-person graduate enrollment team and a team of student recruitment ambassadors.
With appropriate credentials, the title of Associate Dean could be considered for the role.
The Director of Graduate Enrollment will:- Lead the strategic planning of the design, implementation, and execution of the Graduate School's enrollment and recruitment efforts. Serve as the primary liaison to the Colleges of Arts & Letters, Engineering, and Science, the Keough School of Global Affairs, and the Mendoza College of Business in advancing the University's strategic framework on enrollment-related matters
- Manage the strategic partnerships and outreach for recruitment/access with key domestic and international academic institutions, community-based organizations, and college-access organizations that work with prospective graduate students.
- Lead, motivate, and supervise the graduate enrollment team.
- Lead strategic events and experiences to enhance the recruitment and yield of Notre Dame students (fireside chats, info sessions, etc.).
- Develop expertise with the CRM and application system (currently Slate) and oversee training for users in the departments and University.
- Guide the strategy for creative enrollment marketing and communication to advance the Graduate School's enrollment priorities and work with the communications team to execute. This position provides leadership to all aspects of enrollment communications, including recruitment and yield.
- Work with the University's colleges and schools to equitably assign and distribute various select fellowships and other funding for graduate student stipends and tuition aimed at recruiting elite students.
- Develop and manage a data, analytics, and reporting environment to inform enrollment strategies, operations, and processes. The position will be responsible for developing enrollment models and reports to advance enrollment strategies from prospect to applicant; applicant to admit; and admit to confirm.
- Lead other short-term and long-term initiatives that help advance strategic enrollment priorities.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master s degree or Bachelor s degree (5 years) or advanced certification beyond Bachelor s
- 5-6 years experience recruiting national and international graduate students
- Strategic planning leadership
- Exceptional people leader
- Strong relationship builder who can effectively work with a diverse group of prospects, applicants, faculty, staff, and University leadership.
- Complex problem solving capabilities
- Analytical skills to evaluate impact
- Project management skills
- Technical aptitude to work with an online application and recruiting CRM tool and enhance systems
Preferred Qualifications: - Ph.D. degree strongly preferred
- Knowledge and proficiency with Slate, our current recruitment CRM
- Prior experience with higher ed recruiting and admissions, particularly at a graduate-level research institution
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey and we are proud of it.
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply online at to Job S251932 . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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