Associate Vice President Of Enrollment Services

Winner of Top Workplaces by Denver Post, Elsmere Education partners with colleges and universities to strengthen their mission through expanding their educational offerings, allowing them to serve more students by providing strategy, marketing, recruiting, program development and retention enablement services. Headquartered in Cherry Creek with a flexible remote work policy, we are seeking talent that fully embodies our core values of partnership, transparency, curiosity, integrity, value creation, respect, and inclusion. Join us as to help us carry out our mission of unlocking the power of learning, transforming lives.

We are currently seeking our next Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services (AVP). Working on behalf our university partners and reporting to the SVP of Student Services, the AVP manages a team of 6-7 enrollment managers. We are seeking an energetic leader with a great sense of humor and a love for coaching a team of high performers. We want someone the team wants to follow - not has to follow. Ideally, the AVP of Enrollment Services has 10+ years of experience in student recruiting or retention, as well as 5-years managing a team. Enthusiasm, patience, a consultative approach, and a passion for education are required.

Key Job Elements:

• Train and manage a team of 5-6 enrollment managers.
• Enable and grow a team of 35+ Enrollment Coaches.
• Establish, forecast, and achieve partner universities' new student enrollment plans.
• Continual training and coaching.
• Collaborate with partner university departments to ensure a supportive student experience throughout the enrollment process.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • EEI Standard Operating Procedures
  • Partner standards
  • Ethical standards
  • All federal, state and accreditation related requirements.
• Actively engage with national associations/organizations monitoring changes in legislation, accreditation standards, and best practices related to Enrollment Services.
• Utilize data analytics to assess enrollment trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance enrollment outcomes.
• Develop and manage the budget for the Enrollment Services department, allocating resources effectively to meet enrollment goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred.
• 10-years of increasingly responsible experience in student recruitment/retention in a higher education.
• 5-years management experience in a higher education recruitment/retention setting.
• Track record of achieving goals within a university/college setting.
• Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for education and helping people achieve their goals.
• Keen interest in learning new things - ability to share what you have learned and teach others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement effective enrollment strategies.
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM
• Familiarity with enrollment management technologies and data analytics tools.

Elsmere Education Key Benefits:

• Opportunity to participate in building something important.
• Casual work environment in Cherry Creek.
• Experienced management team that enjoys the work - and loves education.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Unlimited PTO policy.
• Stocked fridge.
• Flexible work model.
• Wellness Program.
• Community giving/volunteer program.

**This is a Denver Metro Area preferred position but national candidates with requisite experience will be considered.

Salary Range: $125-135,000

*To ensure the safety of all employees, guests, and their families Elsmere Education has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy. Our policy provides individual exemptions due to qualifying medical conditions (ADA) and sincerely held religious beliefs (Title VII).*

Purpose: Unlocking the power of learning, transforming lives.

Elsmere Education is a values- and mission-driven organization that continually strives to be a diverse and inclusive global community. We welcome and celebrate the perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs of our employees, institutional partners, and students to foster a spirit of inclusivity so all can thrive. Our goal is to create an environment of curiosity and self-expression while demonstrating openness and celebration of other's viewpoints. We encourage all employees and university partners to bring their authentic presentations of self. Elsmere is focused on unlocking the power of learning and transforming lives.