Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Management

Job Details

Job Location:

Highland - Highland, KS 66035
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00

The Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for the College’s enrollment management operations, scholarship administration, and annual recruitment calendar. This position plays a key role in shaping recruiting and enrollment strategy, managing scholarship processes, and ensuring consistent, timely recruitment and retention efforts across the academic year.

Serving as a senior member of the recruitment and retention team, the Director oversees scholarship coordination, recruitment planning, entrance counseling and professional advising efforts using a data‑informed approach while supporting staff, improving processes, and aligning recruitment efforts with institutional enrollment and retention goals.

• Develop, manage, and maintain the annual recruitment calendar, including high school visits, campus events, application cycles, and yield activities.
• Coordinate recruitment timelines, communication cycles, and outreach strategies in collaboration with Admissions, Marketing, and Student Affairs.
• Monitor recruitment progress toward enrollment goals and adjust strategies as needed.
• Support the Associate Dean in enrollment planning, forecasting, and recruitment initiatives.

• Oversee the administration of institutional scholarships, awards, and recruitment‑based financial incentives.
• Coordinate scholarship application processes, deadlines, communication, and award notifications.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Business Office, and Academic leadership to ensure alignment with policies and budgets.
• Track scholarship utilization, yield impact, and return on investment to inform future awarding strategies.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations related to scholarships and aid.

• Support and guide recruitment staff in outreach strategies, territory planning, and communication best practices.
• Serve as a resource for complex admissions or scholarship‑related student situations.
• Review recruitment data, inquiries, applications, and yield metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with training staff on recruitment policies, scholarship guidelines, and enrollment procedures.

• Collaborate closely with the Recruitment & Student Engagement Coordinator to align recruitment events with yield and retention goals.
• Work with the Enrollment Systems & Operations Coordinator to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and CRM functionality.
• Represent the College at select recruitment events, scholarship ceremonies, and community meetings.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams focused on enrollment growth, access, and student success.

• Provides functional supervision, training, and guidance to recruitment staff.
• Supports performance feedback and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred (Higher Education, Business, Education, or related field).
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, financial aid, or enrollment management required.
• Experience with scholarship administration or enrollment strategy strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to analyze enrollment and scholarship data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and enrollment technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Student-centered, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach.

• Up to 30% travel and evening/weekend work during recruitment cycles.
• Office-based with frequent collaboration across departments.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for…