Director, Strategic Graduate Enrollment

Job Title
Director, Strategic Graduate Enrollment

Requisition Number
RE56496

Working Title
Director of Strategic Enrollment, Graduate Business Programs

Department Name
8F050:B&E Graduate Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$73,861-121,888/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

8 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs; sitting/standing for long periods

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, evenings and weekends as needed

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking a Director of Strategic Enrollment, Graduate Programs, to lead enrollment growth for its professional master’s programs and graduate certificates. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial, collaborative leader to build effective enrollment strategies, strengthen employer partnerships, and connect students with education that advances their goals.

You will lead a coordinated enrollment strategy from prospect identification through matriculation, combining strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, employer relationship development, and hands-on recruitment leadership. Working closely with marketing and communications, academic program directors, and college leadership, you will identify promising audiences, communicate the value of Gatton’s programs, and help prospective students navigate their decisions. You will use market insights and enrollment data to set priorities, improve conversion, and test and expand successful approaches.

You will also coach and develop a team, aligning people and resources with enrollment goals while encouraging collaboration, initiative, and accountability. Success in this role means building a sustainable approach to enrollment that strengthens Gatton’s programs and serves students and employers well.

If you’re energized by the chance to build on a strong foundation, try new approaches, and help students take their next step, we encourage you to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Progressively responsible experience in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or a closely related field; demonstrated experience developing and implementing enrollment or recruitment strategies and using performance data to guide decisions; experience supervising professional staff; experience using Salesforce for pipeline management, communications, and reporting.

Deadline to Apply
12/18/2026

Our University Community

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