Director of Admissions and Strategic Enrollment

Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH

Full-time - Director

Remote - Hanover, NH

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Admissions and Strategic Enrollment at Dartmouth College is responsible for overseeing the marketing, recruitment, admissions, and financial aid processes for the Thayer School of Engineering. This role is crucial in attracting a diverse and talented student body while aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of the school. The Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop innovative strategies that enhance enrollment and ensure compliance with financial aid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Thayer Senior Leadership and Academic Program Directors to identify and explore opportunities to develop new programs and partnerships to strategically grow graduate enrollment.
• Develop and execute innovative marketing, recruitment, and admissions strategies that attract high-caliber candidates from diverse backgrounds, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and values.
• Work with the Associate Director to execute the entire admissions process, including engaging prospective students through multiple communications channels, efficient application processing, candidate interviewing and selection, and yield strategies.
• Collaborate with Program Directors, academic advisors, and faculty to understand program-specific needs and align admissions strategies accordingly.
• Develop agenda and content, and present to Deans, Program Directors, and prospective students at annual strategy sessions and recruitment events.
• Collaborate with the Dartmouth Financial Aid Office to direct the administration of financial aid programs, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
• Collaborate with CFAO and Program Directors to analyze and adjust Thayer scholarship/financial aid offerings to stay competitive with peer schools and in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with Thayer Advancement team to raise additional funds and provide information about financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations while advocating for students' financial needs.
• Collaborate with Leadership, faculty, alumni, and external partners to enhance recruitment efforts and broaden the school's reach.
• Collaborate with Tuck, Geisel, Guarini, and Admissions leads on a quarterly basis to share insight and best practices.
• Work closely with undergraduate admissions and others to attract Dartmouth undergraduates to engineering.
• Engage with alumni and stakeholders to support recruitment and financial aid initiatives.
• Work closely with student affairs to ensure a seamless transition for admitted students, fostering retention and success.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of marketing, recruitment, admissions, and financial aid professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence.
• Provide professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge in admissions and financial aid tools and practices.
• Collaborate with the Thayer Institutional Research Analyst to analyze admissions and financial aid data to identify trends, assess outcomes, and inform strategic planning.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership on enrollment metrics, financial aid distribution, and predictive modeling for future classes.
• Work with Thayer Finance to develop enrollment projections.
• Conduct market research around new program and partnership ideas.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education administration, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in admissions and financial aid, with a strong understanding of graduate education.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex academic environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in admissions funnel data management and reporting including experience with Slate platform or other similar CRM, Google Sheets/Excel, Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of financial aid regulations and best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in graduate engineering and/or STEM-related recruitment or admissions.
• Experience working with Faculty deans/leaders on academic program enrollment strategy.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• 401k benefit for retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities