Director of Enrollment

APU Global Careers•Glendora, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Enrollment provides proactive leadership in developing and executing comprehensive strategies to attract and enroll qualified students at Azusa Pacific University Global. This role demands strong strategic thinking, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a thorough understanding of the online asynchronous learning environment. The Director will inspire and motivate a high-performing team to achieve ambitious enrollment goals within a competitive landscape, all while upholding APU Global’s Christ-centered mission. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with proven strategic vision, outstanding communication and collaboration skills, a strong understanding of marketing and sales principles, and excellent people and project management abilities. This leader will collaborate with key stakeholders to implement innovative recruitment strategies by leveraging new technologies, optimizing processes, and cultivating strategic partnerships to attract prospective online students and successfully move them through the recruitment funnel towards enrollment.

Requirements

Vital Christian faith and lifestyle; supportive of the evangelical mission and purpose of APU Global
Bachelor’s Degree
Five years of experience in higher education enrollment management with multiple starts per academic year
Proven track record of achieving enrollment goals in a competitive market
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
Experience with CRM software and digital marketing tools
Experience managing remote teams.
Expertise in online higher education (Christian higher ed preferred) and enrollment management.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Data-driven approach to strategic planning.
Ability to manage organizational change and team chemistry.
Strong communication skills and organizational abilities.
Supervisory experience and commitment to the university's mission.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to investigate, analyze information, and draw conclusions
Ability to engage in critical thinking, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and solve problems
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read words and numbers
Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Nice To Haves

Seven years of significant leadership experience in student enrollment/admissions or sales-driven call center.
Experience in an online learning environment, online learning platforms and technologies.
Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, marketing, organizational leadership or related area of study is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive enrollment strategies for eight start dates per academic year that are aligned with the APU Global's mission and annual goals.
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to support recruitment efforts, including digital advertising, social media, email campaigns, and public relations.
Co-manage marketing agency to support organic and non-organic growth as they are responsible for lead generation, SEO, and SEM activities.
Optimize admissions processes and application management, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for prospective students.
Lead a team of enrollment managers and counselors to identify and recruit qualified students achieving set goals each enrollment cycle. (eight starts per year)
Analyze enrollment data to identify trends, measure effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions.
Develop and manage the enrollment department's financial budget.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of enrollment professionals. Provide active leadership and build high-performing teams through best practices and investing in training and development. Manage high-energy and performance-driven enrollment operations, ensuring exemplary professionalism and excellent student service.
Collaborate with other university departments, such as academic affairs, student success, financial aid, and student accounts, and registrar to ensure a seamless student experience.
Seek innovative ways to attract prospective students seeking online education, such as exploring new technologies, partnerships, or marketing channels. Recommend, implement,, and effectively utilize technology to continuously enhance and advance the enrollment process.
Adhere to all relevant federal and state laws e.g. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IV, Department of Education regulations, etc.
Required to work a Saturday commencement event each calendar year
Carrying out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Vice President
Responsible for carrying out APU Global’s Christian faith and mission by hiring Godly employees who embody the Christian faith in their daily living and by providing spiritual support and care to employees in their span of care through praying with employees regarding their dreams and challenges, sharing devotional messages and providing their team members with spiritual counseling.
All employees play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of a robust Christian community that seeks to serve with grace the needs of all employees and students.
As an APU Global employee you are called to engage with your colleagues and all those that the university serves by modeling Christ-like character in all of your interactions.
You will celebrate and honor other employees and students as being made in the image of God; be thankful, expressing gratitude to God and one another; build others up with your words; and work as an instrument of God's love seeking to heal a lost and broken world.