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Job Title Director of Enrollment Marketing & Communications Department Office of Enrollment Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number S19531 Open Date 04/03/2019 Close Date Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Benefits Eligible Yes Eligible for Overtime No Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment the Director of Enrollment Marketing and Communications has the overall responsibility for development, coordination, and implementation of enrollment marketing and communication strategies to achieve enrollment goals and to communicate consistently the brand and identity of Rice University and its six undergraduate schools to prospective students and school educators. The director will have a comprehensive understanding of market segments, and be able to accurately and persuasively represent and market the university and its undergraduate academic programs to prospective students and others. The director is someone with broad skills who can provide visionary and operational leadership in communication strategy for recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid through initiatives that are contemporary, on brand message, relevant, and serve to provide greater visibility of Rice to prospective students. The Director ensures that the enrollment division uses the most contemporary and effective approaches to reach prospective students and coordinates innovative communications initiatives through a variety of media including print, web, email, and social media.

The director will serve as the primary liaison to and work in close collaboration with the Public Affairs division. The director will be a senior member of the enrollment division and work in close collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment, Director of Admissions, Executive Director of University Financial Services, and enrollment officers as a strategic partner and thought leader within the division. The director will lead a team of admissions officers and marketing and communications professionals and will have the opportunity to serve as a territory manager for a small recruitment territory. Familiarity with a CRM is required, Slate by Technolutions is preferred. Knowledge of Rice University and/or experience in a higher education environment is desired.

Education Required Bachelor's Degree Major/Discipline Substitution for Education Requirement

Experience may not be substituted for education requirement.

Education Preferred

Graduate degree.

Experience Required 8 years Type of Experience

Related marketing and communication experience with five years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role.

Substitution for Experience Requirement

Education may not be substituted for experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

Seven years of related marketing and communications experience in college enrollment, admissions, or a university setting.

License/Certification Required License/Certification Preferred Skills Required

- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Organization and creativity skills
- Analytical problem solving skills

Skills Preferred Internal / External Contacts

The director will serve as the primary liaison to and work in close collaboration with the Public Affairs division. The director will be a senior member of the enrollment division and work in close collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment, Director of Admissions, Executive Director of University Financial Services, and enrollment officers as a strategic partner and thought leader within the division.

Physical Demands Working Conditions Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19104 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Functions Description of Job Duty

- Directs the development of the creative communications for engaging prospective undergraduate students, their families, and school educators in alignment with the Rice University brand to successfully recruit, select, aid, and enroll talented undergraduate students to meet the priorities and needs of Rice University
- Serves as a key member of the Enrollment leadership team working with the Vice President for Enrollment to develop strategies and initiatives to secure and strengthen Rice’s market position as a leading undergraduate institution to prospective students, families, and school educators
- Manages and develops a team of admission, marketing and communication professionals and ensures their development as skilled project and process managers to execute the communication and marketing initiatives for the division
- Serves as the key admission liaison with the Public Affairs division at Rice to articulate the needs of the undergraduate prospective student and high school educator markets
- Manages the enrollment marketing and communication budget and seeks to propose increased efficiencies and effectiveness in the use of staff and financial resources

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have eight years of related marketing and communication experience with five years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role?
   • Yes
   • No