Job Information
University Of Denver Assistant Director Of Enrollment in Denver, Colorado
The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is among the finest graduate schools of social work in the country. GSSW currently has a competitive PhD program and offers a Masters of Social Work degree at three campuses as well as an online program. The GSSW is a vibrant center for intellectual development, a leader in promoting diverse communities, and an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social work. Our mission is to foster social responsibility regarding social and economic justice, quality of life and multicultural communities, based on equality for all people.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Enrollment at the Graduate School of Social Work reports directly to the Associate Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and will have first level enrollment duties and responsibilities for main campus, online and Western Colorado admission and operations functions. Duties will include developing original descriptive data analyses and assessment tools related to GSSW strategic enrollment initiatives for all program cohorts. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing strong relationships with external and internal organizations, GSSW faculty, administrators, students and alumni. In addition, the Assistant Director will develop and implement prospective student pipeline initiatives, recruitment operations and yield events.
Essential Functions
40% - Main Campus Programs - Advanced Standing and Two-Year Cohorts
- Co-manage the overall recruitment, admission selection and yield activities established by the Director.
- Read, evaluate and make higher-level admission and financial aid recommendations to the Director.
- Develop and implement strategies for effective use of digital tools for virtual outreach, recruitment and yield activities and events, including initiatives targeting underrepresented populations.
- Develop and analyze longitudinal empirical data, reports and surveys from multiple sources to inform and improve the effectiveness of conversion rates along the admission funnel.
- Work closely with the Director of Enrollment in developing an annual enrollment plan aligned with GSSW's strategic enrollment goals for its MSW programs. Review the statistical elements of the plan on a quarterly basis to assess progress and advise the Associate Director of refinements and enhancements to the plan.
- Provide comprehensive guidance and support to prospective international students throughout the application process. Assist them in understanding admission requirements, curriculum plans, and scholarship opportunities.
- Advise and engage students on admission and financial aid topics and resources.
- Conduct informational meetings online, on and off campus and answer questions regarding the admission process, financial aid and the GSSW student experience and career opportunities.
- Develop and execute in-state, out-of-state and virtual events in support of diversity recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
- Travel is required as well as the ability to work evenings and weekends for the purpose of recruiting prospective students, reading admission applications, and participating in the work of the Admissions Selection Committee
Responsible for planning and executing all admitted events for the Denver Campus program, which includes coordinating logistics, managing event budgets, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless and successful experience for all participants from start to finish 10% - SLATE CRM Data Research, Assessment and Analysis
Co-liaison to the Office of Graduate Studies for the technical development and enhancement of SLATE functionality and system performance.
- Develop ad hoc historical enrollment trends data reports in Slate and Banner for the Associate Director on demand.
- Assist in developing an annual qualitative and quantitative report of final enrollment results a they relate to the strategic enrollment plan.
- Co-manage all imports and exports between Banner, Salesforce and SLATE source data.
- Co-manage GSSW faculty, administrator and student user systems access requests.
Develop exceptional technical knowledge of Elucian Banner, the SLATE platform and online best practices by attending annual conferences and workshops. 5% - MSW@Denver Online Program - Advanced Standing and Two-Year Cohorts
First level application reader and make higher-level admission recommendations to the Associate Director of Enrollment. 25% - Slate Communications
Work collaboratively with GSSW's Office of Communications to develop and execute digital and SMS campaigns for the purpose of recruiting and enrolling prospective students in all GSSW programs.
- Analyze and report the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns to all populations and their conversion rate along the enrollment funnel.
- Assist in creating queries and generating comprehensive reports related to the admission funnel and cycle each year, focusing on analyzing data, identifying key trends, and providing actionable insights to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the admission process.
- Be responsible for creating all events in Slate, which includes updating and maintaining event templates, managing associated communications to ensure timely and accurate outreach, and overseeing the seamless execution of event-related tasks within the platform
- Responsible for organizing and coordinating Experience Day, an admitted student event held annually in April and virtually in July and December. 15% - Supervise assigned staff within the GSSW Office of Enrollment