Assistant Director, Enrollment Strategy And Services

Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. We are dedicated to providing a high quality education designed to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, we celebrate the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Davidson-Davie faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!The Assistant Director, Enrollment Strategy & Services, reports to the Senior Director and is responsible for developing and executing recruitment, communication, and outreach plans to engage prospective students with Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC). The position involves collaboration with faculty, staff, students, schools, and the community to create effective ways for prospective students to discover and enroll in certificate, diploma and degree programs at DDCC. The Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting and evaluating candidates for the College's competitive entry programs. This twelve-month position entails the following key responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Senior Director to develop comprehensive communication and outreach plans for prospective students.

• Collaborates with Deans, Division Chairs, and Program Directors to manage competitive entry admissions programs, including recruitment campaigns, application reviews, and acceptance determinations.

• Leads the Programs with Special Criteria (PWSC) area, overseeing promotion, evaluation, communication, and decision management for competitive entry programs at the College.

• Manages the CRM to maintain up-to-date records on prospective students, utilizing data to inform best practices for communication and engagement.

• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) to support F-1 international students' onboarding and SEVIS eligibility.

• Communicates effectively with prospective students, parents, high schools, and community groups through recruitment events and workshops.

• Conducts oral presentations to encourage enrollment at high schools, college fairs, and community events.

• Provides program information and career resources to prospective students, facilitating connections with College departments.

• Monitors prospective student progress through the funnel, adjusting recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals.

• Assists prospective students with residency determination, admissions applications, FAFSA completion, and other enrollment-related processes.

• Distributes the Davidson-Davie Admissions Newsletter to high schools and community businesses.

• Promotes recruitment among College faculty and staff, stays informed on trends in higher education, and participates in enrollment management planning.

• Provides supervision to part-time staff and work-study students

• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings

• Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Two years of experience in recruitment in education or workforce development

• Have a valid CDL driver's license or be willing to obtain it as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of previous supervisory experience

• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software or relevant experience utilizing CRM systems.

• Two or more years of work experience in student affairs or academic programs within a higher education or workforce development setting

• Fluent Spanish speaking and writing skills

• Experience with social media and web content

ADA Summary: ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation, and analysis of data, and student assessment, curriculum development, and program review.  Other requirements include ease of mobility in supervising students in classroom/lab settings, carrying supplies and other instructional materials, ability to move, climb, or crawl under equipment, use of keyboard, effective use of all forms of communication (oral, written, visual, auditory), and the ability to perform general teaching and office duties and travel to other campus locations.

A climate controlled, contact center environment - filled with amazing people, incredible students and career opportunities.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.