Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Empire State University SUNY - Saratoga Springs, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Saratoga Springs, NY

About the position

The Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing (VPEMM) at Empire State University plays a crucial role in supporting the strategic initiatives of the enrollment management team. This position requires a seasoned administrative professional who can facilitate effective communication, perform data analysis, and enhance operational efficiency within a fast-paced environment. The assistant will work closely with the VPEMM to ensure alignment with the university's mission and strategic plans, while also managing various administrative and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, including executive level personnel and external stakeholders.
• Drive problem de-escalation and resolution related to Office of Enrollment Management and Marketing (OEMM) matters.
• Ensure OEMM strategic planning and project initiatives align with the university's strategic plan and strategic enrollment management plan.
• Assist in moving partnerships through development as needed.
• Manage and direct a variety of projects, tracking the progress of the strategic enrollment management plan and providing status reports.
• Identify and act upon opportunities for process improvement in the office of enrollment management and marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of eight years progressively responsible office management positions, including direct support of high-level administrators or executives.
• A minimum of six years of experience directly supporting high-level administrators or executives.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities and use discretion.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and apply it to advancing the missions of OEMM.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education administration.

Benefits

• NYS health insurance
• Free dental and vision
• Competitive retirement options
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance