Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Howard University in Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture Join Howard University and thrive with us! https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness The Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for graduate admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, and yield initiatives for the School of Social Work's on-campus and online academic programs. Reporting to School leadership, the Director is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enrollment strategy designed to attract, enroll, and retain a highly qualified and diverse student body while achieving the School's enrollment and revenue goals. The Director leads the School's admissions and recruitment operations and serves as the primary School-level expert on graduate admissions and enrollment management. The position uses enrollment data, market intelligence, recruitment trends, and national best practices to inform decision-making and continuously strengthen the School's competitive position. For online programs supported by a third-party Online Program Manager (OPM), the Director serves as the School's principal admissions and enrollment liaison with the OPM. The Director monitors recruitment and enrollment performance, coordinates University and OPM activities, and ensures that outsourced recruitment functions align with the School's enrollment objectives, admissions standards, policies, values, and expectations for the prospective student experience. The Director works closely with faculty, academic program leadership, student services, financial aid, communications/marketing, field education, University enrollment offices, and external partners to provide an integrated approach to enrollment management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Enrollment Strategy and Planning — 25% Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment management strategy for the School's on-campus and partners with the OPM for the online program. Establish enrollment goals, recruitment priorities, yield strategies, and enrollment projections in collaboration with School leadership. Develop enrollment plans that account for program capacity, graduation patterns, retention, new student enrollment, and institutional revenue objectives. Analyze historical and current enrollment trends to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging challenges. Develop short- and long-term strategies for sustainable growth of the School's online programs. Monitor national and regional trends affecting graduate social work enrollment and recommend appropriate responses. Assess market demand, competitor activity, prospective student behavior, and changes in graduate education that may affect enrollment. Provide regular enrollment forecasts, dashboards, and reports to School leadership. Develop strategies for balancing enrollment across on-campus, online, full-time, part-time, traditional, and advanced-standing pathways. 2. Recruitment, Marketing and Prospective Student Engagement — 20% Develop and oversee a comprehensive recruitment strategy for prospective social work students. Establish annual recruitment plans, goals, calendars, target populations, and performance measures. Direct recruitment activities for on-campus programs and coordinate recruitment strateg