Vice President for Enrollment Management

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,300
students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, Russell Sage College serves traditional students
and working professionals who pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Russell Sage College
also offers online programs.

Aside from our generous benefits package,
Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day – in the lives of students and the future
of our communities. 

Job Description:

Russell Sage College announces its search for a vice president for
enrollment management. Reporting directly to the president, the VPEM is the chief enrollment management and admissions officer and is
responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of undergraduate, transfer, and graduate admissions.

The primary duties and
responsibilities of the vice president for enrollment management include:

• Create, sustain, and execute a vision and data-driven
  strategic plan for enrollment growth that is appropriate to Russell Sage and aligned with its strategic plan.
• Supervise the
  Financial Aid Office and oversee strategic use of financial aid funds to grow net tuition revenue.
• Lead, inspire, supervise, hire
  and evaluate the members of the Admissions team. Create a collaborative work environment and empower the division to exceed expectations.
  Provide leadership through collaborative relationships with Marketing & Communications, Student Life, Academic Affairs, Athletics (NCAA
  D3), and other offices across the college.
• Foster efforts to attract and retain a student body that is diverse ethnically,
  racially, culturally, and socioeconomically.
• Communicate routinely and clearly with the President and the cabinet, staff and
  colleagues, and the Board of Trustees on current trends, enrollment numbers and projections, and budgetary impacts throughout the enrollment
  cycle.
• Develop and manage an enrollment management budget that achieves strategic enrollment goals in line with the financial goals
  of the college.
• Actively participate in enrollment management events in order to provide and model leadership, engagement, and
  continuity.

The estimated salary range is $145,000 to $165,000 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of managerial level
responsibility in college enrollment. The candidate will demonstrate a deep knowledge of best practices in enrollment management and a
record of success in increasing enrollment as well as net tuition revenue. Experience in the areas of strategic enrollment planning,
admission, financial aid, and data analysis is expected, as is knowledge of broader higher education trends, and a demonstrated commitment
to diversity and inclusion. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to inspire and lead a hardworking, energetic team.