Assistant Director, Nursing Enrollment Management & Student Success

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

We are seeking a passionate leader committed to student success, with experience in supporting non-traditional students and implementing high-impact practices. Join our team at Marymount University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution dedicated to a student-centered mission focused on social justice.

As the Assistant Director for Enrollment Management & Student Success in our School of Nursing, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our diverse student population, working closely with the Director, who prioritizes student success as central to the school's mission.

The core duty of this leadership position is to manage the daily operations for enrollment management and student success within the Malek School of Nursing Professions (MSNP). This includes working closely with central admissions teams to ensure effective management of the admissions funnel, collaborating with the marketing team to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies that align with the school's values and priorities, and developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote student success across all nursing programs.

Reporting to the Director of the School, the Assistant Director will be a member of the core leadership team and will coordinate closely with other school leaders to align goals, strategies, and tactics to achieve outcomes. Although this individual may interface directly with students, their primary role will be to develop, lead, and coordinate team-based initiatives to improve student success.

Salary range: $75,000 - $83,000/year

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and supervise the admission of students into the Nursing programs in conjunction with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, the Nursing Admissions Committee, program chairs/directors, and professional advisors.
• Acts as a supplemental advisor to Nursing students, as needed.
• Implements and upholds graduate and undergraduate Nursing processes for MSNP, including but not limited to student admission, progression, and board exam preparation.
• Maintain and update the Nursing program websites as needed.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives aligned with the school's goals and target student populations.
• Analyze enrollment data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to improve enrollment processes and outcomes.
• Coordinate with faculty to streamline the admissions decision-making process, ensuring timely and consistent evaluation of applicants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counselors, community college advisors, and healthcare organizations, to promote nursing programs and recruit prospective students.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to enrollment, retention, and student success, and use this data to inform program improvements.
• Coordinate with student services to develop and implement retention strategies and support programs for first- and second-year students, as well as across all nursing programs.
• Develop and manage a system of early alert to identify students who are at-risk within individual course or the program.
• Work with students to develop individualized student success plans, coordinating targeted supports using university resources such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, faculty mentoring, financial aid, and student access services.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify and address academic challenges and barriers to student success and develop interventions to support at-risk students.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the school's website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on programs, admissions requirements, and student resources.
• Coordinate with the Office of Advancement to identify and pursue funding opportunities to support student scholarships, program enhancements, and faculty development.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in nursing education, enrollment management, and student success, and make recommendations for program improvements based on this knowledge.
• Plans events that support admissions, student success, and student engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education: Masters degree preferred in nursing, education, administration, or related field; bachelors degree required.

Experience: Proven track record of managing enrollment practices in higher education and developing and implementing student retention strategies. Experience in both areas is preferred, but having experience in either enrollment management or student retention is required.

Licenses or Certifications: Registered Nurse preferred; would consider an administrator with strong experience within higher education programs in other healthcare professions.

Financial Responsibility: Makes financial decisions within the University or accepted accounting guidelines, including review of financial reports, purchasing decisions, contract review/negotiation, etc.

Supervision: None

Special Knowledge: Knowledge of best practices in student affairs, student Retention, and enrollment management is central to this role. Special knowledge in event planning and logistics, transcript evaluation; academic program development, and career development could also be beneficial but are not core requirements.

Location: Marymount University Main Campus, Remote-hybrid work is a possibility.

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/