APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.
The enrollment partnerships manager is a pivotal role in fostering relationships with public and private high schools to drive traditional undergraduate enrollment. The EPM is highly motivated with a passion for education, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in partnership management. The EPM leads efforts to cultivate relationships, develop recruitment programs, and manage initiatives aimed at increasing enrollment from targeted high schools.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Required Experience
- Experience in cultivating business relationships preferably in a higher education enrollment or development setting.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated management, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
- Demonstrated success in collaborating within all levels of a comprehensive institution and the ability to work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
- Ability to integrate APU’s Christian values into all aspects of leadership
- Ability to build, develop, and lead a diverse workforce in a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks individuals who are committed to diversity and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
- Ability to work independently, professionally present self, and reflect the goals and standards of APU.
Primary Duties/Essential Functions
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with public and private high schools to establish and strengthen Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and partnerships.
- Develop and manage an alumni recruitment program to engage APU graduates in the recruitment process, leveraging their networks and experiences to attract prospective students.
- Oversee recruitment efforts related to fine arts and worship programs, working closely with faculty, staff, and high schools to identify and attract talented students.
- Manage the dual enrollment program, collaborating with high schools to facilitate the enrollment of qualified students in APU courses while still in high school.
- Collect and analyze data related to partnership activities providing regular reports and insights to inform decision-making and strategy development.
- Organize and participate in recruitment events to promote APU programs and engage prospective students.
- Assist in developing and managing the budget for partnership initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with admissions, marketing, academic departments, and other stakeholders to align partnership efforts with overall enrollment objectives.
- Working closely with the Executive Director of Traditional Undergraduate Admissions, and other key leaders to expand and improve upon the high school events both on and off campus.
- Coordinate and/or assist in coordination of all events with MOU schools.
- Develop and manage reporting to assist in the evaluation of MOUs.
- Support, affirm, and sustain the beliefs, values, and mission of the university in all facets of leadership and through the university’s daily living expectations.
- Assist the Executive Director of Traditional Undergraduate Admission in the management of additional MOU/partnerships as assigned.
Skills
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance a variety of tasks and demands.
- Ability to drive institutional improvement and community engagement for the military-veteran population.
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead a diverse workforce in a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values a seeks individuals who are committed to diversity and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage details and follow through.
- Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.
Mental Demands
- Ability to affirm, support, and sustain the identity statements in agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
- Possess a high level of initiative.
- Ability to learn, retain and document procedures and policy information
- Ability to cope with regular interruptions.
Physical Demands
- Requires repetitive motion and sitting at computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
- Meetings may require walking and/or driving to various University locations.
- Availability to drive and travel locally, and on occasion, nationally. Must be currently licensed to drive in the state of California.
- Ability to pull, push, bend, grasp, reach and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs multiple times in a work day.
Visual Demands
- Computer monitor and reading.
Environment
- Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature.
Technologies
- Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Compensation
- Grade 11: $28.53 to $32.81 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'missions statement', and 'statement of faith'.
You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/
Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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