Assistant Director of Enrollment, Graduate School of Social Work

University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is seeking an Assistant Director of Enrollment to join their vibrant community. This role reports to the Associate Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and will handle first-level enrollment duties, admission and operations functions for assigned programs, including the Denver Campus, MSW@Denver online, or distance programs. The position involves developing original data analyses and assessment tools for strategic enrollment initiatives, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing prospective student pipeline initiatives, recruitment operations, and yield events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3 years of enrollment experience in a higher education setting
Proficient in Technolutions SLATE, Elucian Banner and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated high levels of analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent understanding of highly selective admission processes and online enrollment systems.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and groups while upholding inclusive excellence values.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information professionally in varied settings.
Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting enrollment data, reports, policies, and procedures.
Able to write clear, professional business correspondence tailored to audience needs.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities to manage competing priorities.
Capable of making sound, independent decisions when coordinating complex tasks in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction or supervision.
Able to manage multiple responsibilities with accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through.
Effective collaborator who maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to improve processes and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master Degree
3 years of graduate enrollment experience at a highly selective college or university

Responsibilities

Co-manage recruitment, admission selection, and yield activities for all MSW programs.
Evaluate applications and make admissions and financial aid recommendations.
Develop digital outreach strategies, including for underrepresented groups.
Analyze data to strengthen conversion throughout the enrollment funnel.
Collaborate with Enrollment leadership on annual planning and continuous improvement.
Lead recruitment and enrollment of military veterans.
Guide international applicants through requirements and resources.
Advise prospective students on admissions and financial aid.
Conduct informational sessions across multiple platforms.
Coordinate in-state, out-of-state, and virtual recruitment events.
Travel as needed, including evenings and weekends, to support recruitment and committee work.
Serve as co-liaison to Graduate Studies for SLATE development and performance.
Design analytical tools and visual reports to monitor enrollment trends across programs.
Produce weekly demographic and academic applicant profiles.
Develop ad hoc historical enrollment reports in SLATE and Banner.
Support creation of annual qualitative and quantitative analyses aligned with strategic enrollment goals.
Co-manage data imports/exports between Banner, Salesforce, and SLATE as well as user access requests.
Maintain advanced technical expertise in Banner, SLATE, and online best practices through ongoing training and conferences.
Work collaboratively with GSSW’s Office of Communications to develop and execute digital and SMS campaigns for recruiting and enrolling prospective students.
Analyze and report the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns to all populations and their conversion rate along the enrollment funnel.
Supervise a team of student staff and/or Admission Counselor(s).
Oversee the daily operations of the admission office.