Director of Enrollment Jobs
Director of Enrollment jobs are open across higher education, K-12 schools, and vocational training institutions, at every level from enrollment coordinator to vice president, with specializations in admissions management, enrollment marketing, and student recruitment strategy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations leads the development, implementation, and optimization of CRM-driven recruitment strategies and enrollment operations at Boston University Metropolitan College. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Enrollment Strategy, this position supports operational leadership for Slate CRM, prospective-student communications, admissions event management, and enrollment reporting. The Assistant Director oversees CRM functionality and data practices that support prospective students throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This role develops and evaluates targeted communication strategies, leads the operational implementation and assessment of recruitment events, and uses performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve student engagement. Working collaboratively across the college and with other university partners, the Assistant Director translates enrollment priorities into scalable processes, technology-enabled solutions, and measurable improvements in recruitment and enrollment performance.
Required Skills
- BA/BS and 5+ years relevant experience required.
- Technical & analytical skills, including internal and external analysis of student characteristics and behaviors, driving optimization of the CRM product, and strategic guidance on maximizing the return of investment of the CRM.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with various offices, departments, and constituents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Prior experience with a CRM and familiarity with Liaison or other admissions products.
- Experience working in recruitment and admissions for on-campus and online populations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
The Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations leads the development, implementation, and optimization of CRM-driven recruitment strategies and enrollment operations at Boston University Metropolitan College. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Enrollment Strategy, this position supports operational leadership for Slate CRM, prospective-student communications, admissions event management, and enrollment reporting. The Assistant Director oversees CRM functionality and data practices that support prospective students throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This role develops and evaluates targeted communication strategies, leads the operational implementation and assessment of recruitment events, and uses performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve student engagement. Working collaboratively across the college and with other university partners, the Assistant Director translates enrollment priorities into scalable processes, technology-enabled solutions, and measurable improvements in recruitment and enrollment performance.
Required Skills
- BA/BS and 5+ years relevant experience required.
- Technical & analytical skills, including internal and external analysis of student characteristics and behaviors, driving optimization of the CRM product, and strategic guidance on maximizing the return of investment of the CRM.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with various offices, departments, and constituents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Prior experience with a CRM and familiarity with Liaison or other admissions products.
- Experience working in recruitment and admissions for on-campus and online populations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of enrollment jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in higher education or related field preferred
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in admissions or enrollment management
- Demonstrated experience managing enrollment CRM platforms such as Slate or similar systems
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic enrollment plans that meet institutional goals
- Strong data analysis skills with experience using enrollment reporting and dashboard tools
- Experience supervising and developing admissions counselors or enrollment staff teams
Tips for Your Director of Enrollment Job Search
Quantify enrollment outcomes on your resume
Hiring committees want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed recruitment efforts' with the actual change in enrolled students, yield rates, or class size you drove. Directors of enrollment are evaluated on outcomes, so your resume should lead with them.
Tailor applications to institution type
A community college and a selective liberal arts college look for very different things. Read each job posting for signals like 'access mission,' 'retention goals,' or 'revenue-driven enrollment,' and mirror that language in your cover letter and resume before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of enrollment openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your CRM and technology fluency
Most director of enrollment postings now require hands-on experience with enrollment CRM platforms. Name the specific systems you have used in your resume's skills section rather than writing generic phrases like 'proficient in enrollment software.'
Prepare a data-driven interview presentation
Many enrollment director interviews include a case study or strategy presentation. Practice walking through an enrollment challenge you faced, the data you used to diagnose it, the action you took, and the measurable result. Committees remember candidates who show their thinking.
Negotiate start date and onboarding support
Enrollment cycles are time-sensitive, so the start date in an offer letter directly affects how much runway you have before your first recruitment season. Clarify the cycle calendar during negotiation and ask what institutional data you will have access to on day one.
Director of Enrollment Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of enrollments?
Boston University, Indiana University, and Moravian University are hiring the most director of enrollments right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at institutions preparing for an upcoming recruitment cycle.
How many director of enrollment jobs are remote?
About 92% of director of enrollment openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles more common at online universities and ed-tech companies than at traditional residential campuses. Positions focused on digital marketing strategy and CRM management are the most likely to allow full remote arrangements.
How do you become a director of enrollment?
Most directors of enrollment start as admissions counselors, work up to associate director or assistant director roles, and build a record of meeting or exceeding enrollment goals before moving into a director seat. Along the way, gaining experience with CRM platforms, yield strategy, data analysis, and staff management is essential. A master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field accelerates promotion at many institutions.
Can you get a director of enrollment job without direct enrollment experience?
It is possible if your background includes closely transferable skills such as managing a sales or recruitment pipeline, leading a team toward measurable targets, or working in higher education student services. Institutions with open searches and urgent enrollment challenges are more open to candidates from adjacent fields, especially if you can speak fluently about data-driven decision-making and demonstrate familiarity with how admissions funnels work.
What does the director of enrollment interview process look like?
Most director of enrollment searches involve a phone screen with HR, a first-round interview with the hiring manager or a small panel, and a finalist round that often includes a presentation to campus stakeholders or a cabinet-level committee. Finalists are frequently asked to review institutional enrollment data and present a strategic recommendation. The process can take several weeks from first contact to offer, particularly at larger institutions with shared governance requirements.
Where can I find and apply to director of enrollment jobs?
You can find and apply to director of enrollment jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and goals, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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