Director, Adult & Professional Education Admission Recruitment (997986)

Xavier University’s Office of Admission invites applications for the role of Director, APEX Recruitment. The primary responsibility of this position is to share the value of a Xavier education with adult and non-traditional students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop and lead institutional strategies for APEX (Adult and Professional Education at Xavier) enrollment
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for adult undergraduate students
• Oversee enrollment funnel and admission decision processing for undergraduate adult students
• Manage APEX recruitment staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position reports to the Dean of Admission and is a member of the Undergraduate Admission staff that includes adult, transfer, international, and traditional undergraduate recruitment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education recruitment, admissions, or enrollment management, particularly with adult or non-traditional students.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful recruitment strategies.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using data to inform decision-making
• Experience managing staff and collaborating with various departments and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial aid processes, specifically as they relate to adult learners.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of current market trends and challenges facing adult learners in higher education
• Experience using Slate (CRM) or similar admissions management systems
• Proven track record of building community partnerships and pipelines for student recruitment.

Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal art and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.  These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. Xavier is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment; we welcome candidates who thrive in a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged and embraced.

Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests.  Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website. Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Review of applications will start on November 15, 2024.