Senior Director of Enrollment Management
FORDHAM University, East White Plains, New York, United States
Senior Director of Enrollment Management
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position: Senior Director of Enrollment Management
Reporting to the Vice Dean of Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS), the Senior Director of Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for GSAS recruitment, admissions operations, and enrollment planning for Fordham’s graduate degree and advanced certificate programs.
The Senior Director develops and executes data informed enrollment strategies, manages the admissions funnel from inquiry through deposit, and partners with academic leadership and the Executive Director of Finance and Administration to establish enrollment targets, academic profile goals, and net tuition revenue objectives. The role also oversees the day-to-day admissions operation in Slate and ensures a high-quality, student centered experience from initial inquiry through matriculation.
Essential Functions Develops and executes data informed enrollment strategies for GSAS programs, using forecasting, analytics, and scenario modeling to set goals for application volume, yield, net revenue, and to identify growth opportunities and conversion strategies across audiences, geographies, and program modalities.
Leads GSAS recruitment and outreach strategy by identifying target markets and growth opportunities, overseeing marketing leadership, managing inquiry to enrollment communications, and representing GSAS through high quality recruitment events and engagement activities.
Leads end-to-end admissions operations, overseeing inquiry management through yield, serving as the GSAS Slate lead to optimize workflows, reporting, and data integrity, and ensuring consistent service standards and effective use of admissions systems.
Leads GSAS admissions‑related financial strategy by coordinating admissions and merit funding decisions with academic and finance leadership, overseeing financial aid and scholarship operations, and advising on award pacing, yield impact, and budget stewardship to support balanced, mission‑aligned cohorts.
Serves as the primary liaison between academic programs and prospective applicants, guiding applicants through the admissions process, communicating decisions professionally, and resolving escalated issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Coordinates admission to enrollment handoffs, communications, and readiness activities with GSAS Academic Operations and Enrollment Services, ensuring accurate student records and timely resolution of data and documentation issues.
Partners with GSAS Student Professional Development to plan and implement graduate orientation programs that support successful student onboarding.
Represents GSAS in university‑wide graduate enrollment and admissions forums and leads the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of admissions‑ and enrollment‑related policies and procedures in alignment with school and university standards.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible admissions and/or enrollment management experience (graduate/professional preferred).
Proven experience developing and executing data‑informed strategic enrollment management, including forecasting, yield management, and net tuition revenue planning.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects independently with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through.
Excellent communication skills; strong judgment, diplomacy, and discretion with confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and advanced competence with admissions customer relationship management systems; experience working in Slate.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree (higher education, business, marketing, public administration/policy, or related field).
Experience building enrollment forecasts and dashboards; facility with translating data into clear recommendations for academic leadership.
Experience partnering with and/or supervising marketing/communications teams and managing vendors or service providers (as applicable).
Minimum Starting Salary Minimum Starting Salary $122,000
Maximum Starting Salary Maximum Starting Salary $150,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Number A1017P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/10/2026
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Sitting, Nearly Continuously
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing), Nearly Continuously
Hearing, Listening, Talking, Nearly Continuously
Standing, Seldom
Walking, Not Required
Running, Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling, Not Required
Climbing stairs, Not Required
Climbing ladders, Not Required
Reaching overhead, Not Required
Pulling, pushing, Not Required
Shoveling, Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds, Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds, Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds, Not Required
Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page) Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible admissions and/or enrollment management experience (graduate/professional preferred)?
Yes
No
* Do you have proven experience developing and executing data‑informed strategic enrollment management, including forecasting, yield management, and net tuition revenue planning?
Yes
No
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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position: Senior Director of Enrollment Management
Reporting to the Vice Dean of Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS), the Senior Director of Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for GSAS recruitment, admissions operations, and enrollment planning for Fordham’s graduate degree and advanced certificate programs.
The Senior Director develops and executes data informed enrollment strategies, manages the admissions funnel from inquiry through deposit, and partners with academic leadership and the Executive Director of Finance and Administration to establish enrollment targets, academic profile goals, and net tuition revenue objectives. The role also oversees the day-to-day admissions operation in Slate and ensures a high-quality, student centered experience from initial inquiry through matriculation.
Essential Functions Develops and executes data informed enrollment strategies for GSAS programs, using forecasting, analytics, and scenario modeling to set goals for application volume, yield, net revenue, and to identify growth opportunities and conversion strategies across audiences, geographies, and program modalities.
Leads GSAS recruitment and outreach strategy by identifying target markets and growth opportunities, overseeing marketing leadership, managing inquiry to enrollment communications, and representing GSAS through high quality recruitment events and engagement activities.
Leads end-to-end admissions operations, overseeing inquiry management through yield, serving as the GSAS Slate lead to optimize workflows, reporting, and data integrity, and ensuring consistent service standards and effective use of admissions systems.
Leads GSAS admissions‑related financial strategy by coordinating admissions and merit funding decisions with academic and finance leadership, overseeing financial aid and scholarship operations, and advising on award pacing, yield impact, and budget stewardship to support balanced, mission‑aligned cohorts.
Serves as the primary liaison between academic programs and prospective applicants, guiding applicants through the admissions process, communicating decisions professionally, and resolving escalated issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Coordinates admission to enrollment handoffs, communications, and readiness activities with GSAS Academic Operations and Enrollment Services, ensuring accurate student records and timely resolution of data and documentation issues.
Partners with GSAS Student Professional Development to plan and implement graduate orientation programs that support successful student onboarding.
Represents GSAS in university‑wide graduate enrollment and admissions forums and leads the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of admissions‑ and enrollment‑related policies and procedures in alignment with school and university standards.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible admissions and/or enrollment management experience (graduate/professional preferred).
Proven experience developing and executing data‑informed strategic enrollment management, including forecasting, yield management, and net tuition revenue planning.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects independently with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through.
Excellent communication skills; strong judgment, diplomacy, and discretion with confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and advanced competence with admissions customer relationship management systems; experience working in Slate.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree (higher education, business, marketing, public administration/policy, or related field).
Experience building enrollment forecasts and dashboards; facility with translating data into clear recommendations for academic leadership.
Experience partnering with and/or supervising marketing/communications teams and managing vendors or service providers (as applicable).
Minimum Starting Salary Minimum Starting Salary $122,000
Maximum Starting Salary Maximum Starting Salary $150,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Number A1017P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/10/2026
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Sitting, Nearly Continuously
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing), Nearly Continuously
Hearing, Listening, Talking, Nearly Continuously
Standing, Seldom
Walking, Not Required
Running, Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling, Not Required
Climbing stairs, Not Required
Climbing ladders, Not Required
Reaching overhead, Not Required
Pulling, pushing, Not Required
Shoveling, Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds, Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds, Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds, Not Required
Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page) Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible admissions and/or enrollment management experience (graduate/professional preferred)?
Yes
No
* Do you have proven experience developing and executing data‑informed strategic enrollment management, including forecasting, yield management, and net tuition revenue planning?
Yes
No
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