Jobs · Education · Indiana

Director of Enrollment Services

Ivy Tech Community College · South Bend, IN · 3 mo ago
Education$60k–$63k/yrFull-time

Major Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive enrollment operations strategies aligned with institutional growth, access, and retention goals.
  • Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the onboarding, enrollment, and transition of dual credit and early college students.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive matriculation strategy for dual credit and early college students.
  • Establish measurable enrollment targets and performance benchmarks.
  • Use enrollment data, trends, and forecasting models to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Identify systemic enrollment barriers and implement scalable process improvements.
  • Manage and respond to student escalations by assessing concerns, coordinating with relevant departments, and implementing timely solutions to resolve issues while maintaining a positive, student-centered experience.

Enrollment Operations & Case Management Oversight

  • Oversee structured outreach workflows for newly admitted students to ensure timely completion of enrollment milestones.
  • Ensure service standards for caseload management, documentation, and CRM usage are consistently followed.
  • Monitor enrollment pipeline progression from admission through census.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and student yield.
  • Collaborate with institutional partners to strengthen and manage dual credit, early college, and K–14 enrollment operations.

Assessment & Academic Readiness Operations

  • Ensure assessment processes align with institutional policy and state requirements.
  • Oversee application of assessment waivers, placement procedures, and documentation standards.
  • Partner with Academic Affairs to ensure placement results are seamlessly integrated with advising strategies and student support services.

Financial Aid & Business Office Collaboration

  • Provide leadership-level coordination with Financial Aid and Business Office teams to minimize enrollment barriers.
  • Monitor trends in FAFSA completion, verification delays, account holds, and payment plan participation.
  • Establish clear referral, escalation, and communication protocols between departments.

Office Operations, Events & Outreach

  • Oversee front desk operations, customer service standards, and daily service flow.
  • Direct staffing and logistics for enrollment events, orientations, and campus-wide initiatives.
  • Support dual credit, early college, and K–14 enrollment operations in coordination with institutional partners.

Compliance, Equity & Institutional Engagement

  • Ensure all enrollment operations comply with FERPA, accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations.
  • Participate in executive planning, commencement, and major institutional events.
  • Perform additional duties assigned in support of institutional effectiveness.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred in higher education administration, business administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, registrar services, or student services.
  • Demonstrated experience managing operational workflows and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong administrative, analytical, and technology skills (CRM systems).
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment related to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience leading enrollment growth or retention initiatives.

Compensation

$59,500 - $62,500

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness
  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
  • Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
  • Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
  • Retirement & Financial Security
  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
  • Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
  • Flexible work arrangements where available
  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

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