Enrollment and Partnership Manager

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville.

The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

The Georgia Film Academy supports a collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, and Independent institutions that offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development.

The Enrollment and Partnership Manager is responsible for the strategic management of all aspects of student recruitment, partnerships, and inter-institutional collaboration for the state-wide academic unit. This role involves developing, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies, building and sustaining relationships with industry partners, and acting as the primary liaison between the various campuses and stakeholders involved in the academic consortium.

Consortial and academic management

• Inter-campus coordination:Facilitate regular meetings and manage communication among faculty and administration at the various university campuses participating in the film and entertainment consortium. This ensures curriculum alignment, resource sharing, and a consistent student experience across the system.
• Curriculum coordination:Collaborate with academic leaders to align program offerings, ensuring courses and pathways meet system-wide quality standards and industry relevance.
• Resource sharing:Work closely with the Operations and Logistics Manager to help coordinate the logistics of shared resources, such as specialized equipment, production facilities, or industry software licenses, managing access for students and faculty across different campuses.
• Reporting and analysis:Provide reports to system-level and campus leadership on the effectiveness of consortial programs, including enrollment data, resource utilization, and student outcomes.

Recruitment and enrollment

• Develop recruitment strategy:Design and implement a state-wide recruitment plan to attract a diverse and qualified student body to the film and entertainment programs. This includes crafting targeted messaging and marketing materials.
• Outreach and engagement:Manage and coordinate outreach activities to high schools, technical colleges, community colleges, and other institutions to build a strong talent pipeline. This may involve visiting schools, organizing workshops, and representing the consortium at college fairs.
• Admissions coordination:Work with admissions offices at each campus to streamline the application process for prospective students interested in the consortial programs.
• Event management:Plan and execute system-wide recruitment events, such as open houses, portfolio workshops, and information sessions for prospective students and their families.

Bachelor's degree and over three years of related experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, or film studies is typically required, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Several years of experience in higher education, enrollment management, or academic partnership development within a multi-campus system is essential.
• Industry knowledge:
  
  A deep understanding of the film and entertainment industry, including current trends, production workflows, and professional networks.
• Communication skills:
  
  Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, from prospective students to industry executives.
• Technical proficiency:
  
  Strong computer skills, including experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems…