Enrollment Management Trends A group presentation By: Katey Cheplick, Dani Emings, Emily Micik, Kristi Gonzalez, and Kaysey Beury

Opening Introduction to Enrollment Management Various Job Opportunities Admissions Financial Aid Registrars Career Development Expected Earnings Average Salary: $53,000 Interviews Enrollment management is an important function of an institution’s structure. The professionals in this field are responsible for formulating and implementing a plan that attracts the best students to their college or university. There are many job opportunities within the enrollment management field such as: Admissions counselors, directors, and deans, financial aid officers, registrars, and career development counselors. The average expected earnings of someone in the enrollment management field is $53,000 a year according to SimplyHired.com but salaries vary between institutions. Our group has conducted a series of interviews in order to acquire information on different professionals in this field. We were focused on learning about different jobs within the enrollment management area, various career paths, job responsibilities, degree requirements, favorable skills, and advice from seasoned professionals for young professionals ready to enter the enrollment management field.

Registrar Career Path Degree Requirements Skills Advice Clerk Typist I – Clerk Typist II – Management Technician – University Admin I Degree Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required/Master’s Degree Preferred Skills Customer Service Multi-tasking Abilities Communication Skills Advice Team Effort Hiring Big Picture

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Career Path Transferrable Skills Through Education Degree Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required/Master’s Degree Preferred Skills Be High-Energy with Lots of Positivity Advice Showcase Your Skills on Your Resume and Cover Letter

Associate Dean of Admissions Career Path Work Study – Admissions Counselor – Associate Dean of Admissions Degree Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required/Master’s Degree Preferred Skills Well-Spoken Effective Writing Outgoing Personality Advice Surround Yourself with Experience Keep up on Current Events in Higher Education

International Student Services Coordinator Career Path Mental Health Counselor – High School Guidance Counselor – Academic Advisor – International Student Services Coordinator Degree Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and SEVIS Training Required Skills Strong Appreciation for Diversity Love for Other Cultures Open to the Points of Views of other Cultures Advice Completion of SEVIS and DSO Training Prior to Job Search

Dean of Students Career Path Degree Requirements Skills Advice Head of Housing – Student Services Degree Requirements Master’s Degree/Ph.D. Required Skills Communication Skills Willingness to do What Needs to be Done Experience Advice Work in Student Housing, Network, and Take a Finance Class

Employment Trends Experience Responsibilities Skills Other Findings Prior Higher Education Experience 2-8 years depending on level of responsibility Responsibilities Travel Establishing Recruitment and Retention Goals Coordinating Registration and Orientation Efforts Skills Strong Written and Verbal Communication and Interpersonal Skills Desire to Work in a Team-Oriented Environment Strong Organizational and Technological Skills Other Findings

Conclusion