Director of Outreach (Enrollment) – HigherEdJobs

November 19, 2023

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About Calumet College of St. Joseph:

Calumet College of St. Joseph is a Catholic institution of higher learning
dedicated to the academic, spiritual and ethical development of undergraduate and graduate students. Informed by the values of its founding
religious community, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.), the College promotes the inherent dignity of all people, social
justice, an ethic of service, student empowerment, opportunity, and lifelong learning. Located minutes from downtown Chicago and blocks from
Lake Michigan, we offer a vibrant, affordable education in a stimulating learning environment. As the first recognized Hispanic-Serving
college in Indiana, CCSJ has a tradition of embracing and celebrating diversity. For more information about the university and the
department, visit us at https://www.ccsj.edu.

Position
Summary:
 

The position of Director of Outreach reports to the SVP for Enrollment, Marketing and Athletics. This
position will provide leadership and support in advancing the University’s branding, recruitment, and enrollment goals. The candidate will
strategize and execute outreach, marketing and communication for undergraduate, graduate and non-traditional programs. This position will
coordinate with members of the enrollment department to drive recruitment efforts by supporting inquiry and application generating
activities and conversion of the application funnel. The successful candidate will also partner with faculty to promote various majors and
academic initiatives. The Director will coordinate with the Director of Communications in an effort to maximize brand value and position the
college for growth.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Embedded within Enrollment Management (EM), the
    Director participates in the development and execution of comprehensive marketing plans and projects that achieve enrollment objectives with
    key target audiences and constituent groups
  • Serve as the primary administrator of Enrollment Management communications and
    marketing strategy
  • Produce, edit, and approve traditional and digital communications and marketing products that support EM
    activities and programs and engage identified target audiences
  • Review, manage, and approve EM content across traditional and
    digital channels with content providers and edit/track for consistency, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Assure the integrity,
    high-quality, and consistency of the university’s image, tone, style, narrative, visual identity, and brand
  • Partner with SVP to
    manage and reconcile EM marketing and communications budgets, working closely with colleagues to allocate funds toward recruitment and
    integrated marketing activities
  • Manage and implement interdependent short-, medium-, and long-term marketing and communications
    projects that support and achieve Enrollment Management goals and priorities
  • Coordinate and collaborate with faculty and staff to
    incorporate enrollment objectives into broader communications and marketing activities, talking points, presentations, reports, social media
    efforts, and other channels
  • The incumbent cultivates and stewards relationships with key stakeholders to inspire a culture of
    creativity, collaboration, and innovation as part of a broader, synchronized, multi-disciplinary team of communications and marketing
    professionals

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3-5 years
    experience working in marketing, communications, design or other similar experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and public
    communications skills, verbal and written
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

Preferred
Qualifications/Experience:

  • Master’s degree
  • Experience working in or with a higher education
    environment

Application Requirements:

Employment
at Calumet College of St. Joseph is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States, verification of
education/credentials, and a background check.


CCSJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of typically underrepresented groups to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to the mission of CCSJ and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.



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