Senior Director of Enrollment Management
Fordham University, New York, NY, United States
About Fordham
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. Position Details
Title : Senior Director of Enrollment Management Position Number : A06085 FLSA : Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week : 35 Department : GSAS Admissions Campus : Rose Hill Work Arrangement : Hybrid Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice Dean of the 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 role 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.
It also oversees day‑to‑day admissions operations in Slate and ensures a high‑quality, student‑centered experience from initial inquiry through matriculation. Essential Functions
Develop and execute 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. Lead 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. Lead 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. Lead 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. Serve 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. Coordinate 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. Partner with GSAS Student Professional Development to plan and implement graduate orientation programs that support successful student onboarding. Represent GSAS in university‑wide graduate enrollment and admissions forums and lead 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. Additional Functions
None specified. 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 in higher education, business, marketing, public administration/policy, or related field. Experience building enrollment forecasts and dashboards; facility for 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). Salary
Minimum Starting Salary : $122,000 Maximum Starting Salary : $150,000 Note : Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Posting Information
Posting Number : A1017P Number of Vacancies : 1 Start Date : ASAP Posting Date : 02/10/2026 Is this a Union position?
No 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.
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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. Position Details
Title : Senior Director of Enrollment Management Position Number : A06085 FLSA : Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week : 35 Department : GSAS Admissions Campus : Rose Hill Work Arrangement : Hybrid Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice Dean of the 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 role 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.
It also oversees day‑to‑day admissions operations in Slate and ensures a high‑quality, student‑centered experience from initial inquiry through matriculation. Essential Functions
Develop and execute 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. Lead 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. Lead 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. Lead 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. Serve 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. Coordinate 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. Partner with GSAS Student Professional Development to plan and implement graduate orientation programs that support successful student onboarding. Represent GSAS in university‑wide graduate enrollment and admissions forums and lead 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. Additional Functions
None specified. 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 in higher education, business, marketing, public administration/policy, or related field. Experience building enrollment forecasts and dashboards; facility for 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). Salary
Minimum Starting Salary : $122,000 Maximum Starting Salary : $150,000 Note : Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Posting Information
Posting Number : A1017P Number of Vacancies : 1 Start Date : ASAP Posting Date : 02/10/2026 Is this a Union position?
No 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.
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