Director of Strategic Enrollment Management Planning

Department

2612 - Enrollment Management

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in enrollment management, student services, or related higher education administration.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, reporting, and database management.
• Experience in project management, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and institutional policy development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments or functional areas.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

If selected as a finalist, candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation on their approach to strategic enrollment management planning and bring a writing sample (such as a strategic report, policy brief, or project work) that demonstrates executive-level communication skills.

• Experience in strategic enrollment management planning
• Previous experience in a mid-sized public university environment
• Experience in a senior advisory or strategic planning role supporting executive leadership
• Grant writing and grant management experience
• Budget coordination and vendor contract experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

The Director of Strategic Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership and operational support to advance Oakland University’s enrollment management goals. This position coordinates cross-functional initiatives across Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Pre-College Programs and the Office New Student Programs while leading data-driven projects that optimize enrollment processes and enhance student success. The Director serves as a key partner to the Vice President, managing university-wide strategic enrollment initiatives and providing executive support to implement the University’s Strategic Enrollment Management 2.0 plan.

01/12/2026

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