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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Conclusion