Enrollment Management Strategic Projects And Events Specialist

OUR UNIVERSITY

Cleveland University-Kansas City is a private, non-profit university that has been in existence for over a hundred years and is committed to educating and developing leaders in health promotion. Through our programs and services, we promote the concepts of health promotion and their essential role in achieving good health, maintaining and restoring health, and optimizing human performance.

OUR CULTURE

We are passionately protective of our institutional culture and the relationships we build with our students, patients, employees, and alumni. We are committed to operating with high degrees of integrity and ethics and seek to promote inclusiveness and collaboration in all we do.

Cleveland University-Kansas City supports its employees through a robust employee benefits package. All employees have access to complimentary chiropractic care in our public health center, an on-site fitness center, access to free personal and professional development resources, and the ability to participate in our 401k retirement plan. Employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and generous paid time off benefits. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying organization and participate in a tuition exchange program for qualifying employees and dependents.

The Enrollment Management Strategic Projects and Events Specialist will be responsible for the planning, delivery and support of a wide range of high quality, professional in person and online projects and events in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. They will also advise members of the Cleveland University - Kansas City (CUKC) academic and professional community on how to successfully organize and run their university events via a suite of web-based resources and is expected to play a significant role in hosting a range of external stakeholders, both virtually and in-person. The Enrollment Management Strategic Projects and Events Specialist will deliver a professional, strategic service advancing the mission of the University through wide-ranging collaboration, managing resources, promoting CUKC, and delivering excellence and impact.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and events with precision.

• Highly proactive, demonstrating the ability to anticipate needs and act decisively.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining positive professional relationships with stakeholders while effectively holding team members accountable to ensure the successful completion of projects and events.

• Lead, motivate, and develop strategic Enrollment Management events (in-person and virtual) for high-performance and high-quality customer-focused service and satisfaction.

• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing, and budgets).

• Project manage all aspects of strategic Enrollment Management priorities and events, liaise with CUKC colleagues to ascertain exact event requirements and level of support required.

• Manage program and event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability of programs.

• Manage program and event logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and technology support.

• Research and negotiate with suppliers, venues, and contractors for events, coordinating all aspects to ensure optimal terms and conditions.

• Troubleshoot and manage timings, schedules, and budgets onsite during events to ensure smooth execution.

• Contribute to marketing strategies for program promotion across social media, email, and professional networks.

• Collaborate with the university's marketing department for consistent branding in promotional materials.

• Coordinate with communications and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.

• Manage expenses and track invoices in CUKC financial system.

• Assess event and program effectiveness by gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders and making necessary improvements.

• Analyze data on participation, satisfaction, and outcomes to guide future program development and report findings to university leadership.

• Create post-event evaluation reports to enhance planning for future events.

• Identify and recommend opportunities by analyzing data from past projects and events, understanding our mission and strategic strategy, and staying informed about global trends and developments.

• Manage MARCOM project management system, task assignment, follow-up, and expectation setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related experience

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in business or related field of study

• Certification in project management or Six Sigma

Equal Opportunity Employer