Associate Director of Admission, Butler Global Degree

Description

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Admission for the Butler Global Degree is responsible for driving strategic partnerships and developing recruitment pipelines for the innovative International Degree Model (IDM). This role centers on cultivating relationships with high school counselors and organizations with an international education focus. The primary goals are to design and implement a pipeline development plan, execute an effective recruitment strategy, and establish key strategic relationships that build long-term enrollment growth and success for the International Degree Model.

Responsibilities

Student Pipeline Development: Number of students in the enrollment pipeline compared to enrollment projections.

Enrollment Growth: Percentage of growth in applications and enrolled numbers in the International Degree Model. Support of goals established for undergraduate domestic or international markets as assigned.

Student Satisfaction: Measured results with the enrollment processes (ensuring reality matches or exceeds expectations) that also match the program expected experience.

Relationship Engagement & Satisfaction: Measured program satisfaction of strategic collaborators and partners actively engaged with Butler related to the International Degree Model including college counselors, enrolled students, third-party partners, and BU faculty and staff.

Enrollment Pipeline Creation: Develop and implement a recruitment strategy for target markets (domestic U.S. markets primary focus) to support enrollment goals for the International Degree Model. Assist in search and purchase options that develop the IDM prospect pool.

Outreach and Communication Strategy: Provide support for expanding Butler's brand and reputation, specifically within domestic (and international) student recruitment markets. This includes developing communication strategies to engage prospective students and parents, crafting personalized messaging, and leveraging relevant outreach channels. With the support of Enrollment Marketing, design and execute communications to connect with prospective students, potential partners, and other stakeholders in alignment with goals.

Recruitment Strategy: Create a recruitment plan focused on domestic (international as assigned) recruitment efforts; specific focus on US boarding schools and globally focused high schools. Collaborate with admission colleagues to identify and conduct college fairs, high school visits, admission workshops, virtual options, and aligned recruitment events. Participate and support campus visit events.

Enrollment Processes: Align with the Division of Enrollment Management on processes for lead generation, application generation, follow-up, admission review, scholarships, financial aid, yield efforts, and course registration.

Coordination of IDM Scholarship Process and Selection: Collaborate with Enrollment Systems and Operations and Financial Aid to develop a process and execute in support of meeting enrollment goals.

Performance Measurement and Reporting: Utilize metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track pipeline development, inquiry generation, and enrollment rates, providing regular reports on progress and outcomes to inform strategic decision-making.

Prospective Student Advising: Effectively work with potential students to understand their career and educational goals related to the International Degree Program.

Leadership: Serve as a member of the Associate Director leadership team within Enrollment Management. Serve as a liaison to the Center for Global Education for the Global Degree program. Engage with the CGE director and staff through regular and active communication to collaborate on benchmarks in enrollment and student services. Serve as a participant on Global Degree program workstreams, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid passport

Valid U.S Driver’s License

Minimum 5-7 years of experience working in college admission, enrollment management, high school guidance/college counseling environment, strategic relationship development or related field

Experience in international markets and recruitment

Entrepreneurial mindset to build enrollment pipelines in this brand-new model of education

Experience developing and leading high-growth enrollment strategies

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to inform strategic initiatives and optimize outcomes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively and enthusiastically to diverse stakeholders and audiences in large or small group formats, both in-person and virtual

Experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Demonstrated commitment to results and accountability, with a proactive approach to problem- solving and a focus on achieving measurable outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.

Experience working in CRM database systems

Ability to travel approximately 10-15 weeks each year

Ability to work weeknights and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree and/or certifications in related field of study

Knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Slate

Understanding of required international documents and immigration

Experience in working collaboratively and proactively in higher education

Past collaborations or familiarity with US boarding schools and/or high schools with a global focus

Additional language skills

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

Paid Time Off and Holidays:

20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year

8 Paid Holidays

In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

Health:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs

Retirement:

10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment

Tuition Assistance:

Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents

Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment

Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees

Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree

Covers tuition only

Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:

Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Free premium subscription to the Calm App

Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT

Discount at the College Bookstore

Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances