Director of Strategic Enrollment & Persistence Initiatives (HEO)

Company: CUNY
Location: New York
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Director of Strategic Enrollment & Persistence Initiatives (HEO)Job ID25757LocationGuttman Community CollegeFull/Part TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularPOSITION DETAILSThe Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNYs community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttmans educational model is an integrated first-year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established an enrolment target of 5,000 students in the coming years. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website ( www.guttman.cuny.edu ) to learn more about the institution.Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment Management, the Director of Strategic Enrollment & Persistence Initiatives will assist in overseeing the development, administration and coordination of campus-wide and departmental policies, programs and procedures related to student enrollment, persistence, and success. The Director will supervise the Student Information Center (HUB) and assist in the coordination and management of centralized Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) operations in support of a culture of collaboration that is data informed and student-centered. The Director is also responsible for the maintenance of all current articulation agreements and regularly works with academic departments to create new agreements to streamline the transfer process. Additionally, this individual will work on several different programs relating to increased student persistence and graduation rates with a focus on reengaging stop-out/drop out students.Additional key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, analyze and report on large complex data sets, including exporting/importing from various sources (Including CUNYfirst, Connect, Starfish, and other systems). Manage and maintain comparative point-in-time data on student inquiries, applications and other enrollment metrics.
• Direct the on-boarding process for all DEM employees; conceptualizes and manages ongoing staff training activities for the Division.
• Work with the Dean on strategic planning for DEM; set and monitor Systematic Approach for Guttman Effectiveness (SAGE) goals for DEM and oversee SAGE plan creation and implantation for units within DEM.
• Assess and monitor student success and retention rates of various identified target populations, developing new initiatives and strengthening existing programs to respond to academic and support needs.
• Collaborate with the Communications Office & DEM unit leaders create a compressive internal student communications plan and develop digital marketing campaigns for the division.
• Serve as co-coordinator of New Student Orientation Program and manage Bridge Program enrollment and retention logistics in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Maintenance of all articulation agreements; implementation of a review schedule to maintain accuracy.
• Manage readmission process in collaboration with the Office of Admissions and other key enrollment units.
• Certify Veteran student enrollment as Guttmans School Certifying Official (SCO).
• Oversee the implementation of new advisement and enrollment technologies in partnership with unit directors.
• Represents the various Enrollment Management units in-person (e.g. public speaking, informal discussions) and in writing, to various audiences both on and off campus.
• Serve as a member of the Dean of Enrollment Management leadership team; serves as liaison with external constituencies for the DEM, including University-wide Committees and Taskforces.Note:
  • Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
  • Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree and eight years related experience required.Additional preferred qualifications include the following:Strong supervisory, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to use discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, and complex student issues. Candidates must possess a clear understanding of student development and the importance of co-curricular programming to student learning. Additionally, the successful candidate must work collaboratively with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and a wide variety of campus stakeholders. Further, the ideal candidate must possess demonstrated skills in program development and the ability to motivate and promote student success.CUNY TITLE OVERVIEWDirects a College Enrollment Management function.
    • Designs, implements and executes an enrollment management plan through research and analysis of enrollment issues, trends, and models; provides leadership in advancing the College's enrollment goals
    • Develops strategic plans, establishes methods to implement initiatives, measures outcomes and monitors progress to achieve enrollment targets
    • Partners with appropriate College units to apply coordinated enrollment and retention plans which provide services to students and applicants in an efficient and effective manner
    • Administers data analyses and reports development related to critical enrollment issues; presents results to facilitate executive decision making
    • Oversees department budget and advises on allocation of College funds regarding enrollment efforts across other units
    • Manages professional and clerical staff
    • Performs related duties as assigned.Job Title Name: Enrollment DirectorCUNY TITLEHigher Education OfficerFLSAExemptCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$96,602 - $111,560; Salary commensurate with education and experience.CUNYs benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.HOW TO APPLYBefore applying, candidates are asked to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College Why Work at Guttman Model Guttman Employee website (https://guttman.cuny.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/prospectiveemployees/why-work-at-guttman/) to learn about the many attributes of the model employee for Guttman.Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (25757) or Title (Director of Strategic Enrollment & Persistence Initiatives). Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.In order to be considered for the position, candidates must upload as one document, by the closing date:
      • A cover letter that highlights your education and experience and what would make you a Model Guttman Employee
      • An application for this position must include an equity statement. For more information about the questions that must be addressed please visit: https://guttman.cuny.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/prospective-employees/apply-interview/#1562783751506-67588d88-651b
      • Resume/CV
      • Contact information for 3 professional references.CLOSING DATENovember 28, 2022JOB SEARCH CATEGORYCUNY Job Posting: Managerial/ProfessionalEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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