Hiring: Director, Enrollment Strategy Company: Carnegie Location: Westford, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:17:11 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in enrollment, admissions, strategic communications, or a mix of these, at a higher ed institution, higher ed agency, or related industry •5+ years working in higher ed with Student Information Systems (SIS) •30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections. Required Skills: •Lead on-site and virtual client engagements, making sure every interaction delivers a strong experience and clear results •Serve as lead strategist for integrated student search, financial aid, and enrollment strategies, and step in when clients or team members hit a wall •Run high-stakes calls and oversee the enrollment and admissions strategy deliverables the team produces •Build senior-level relationships with campus leaders alongside the Account Director, and earn credibility in both formal and informal settings •Guide clients and colleagues toward a fuller, forward-looking view of their enrollment needs •Help manage the team’s analysis of multi-channel enrollment data, turning complex information into insights people can act on •Give strategic direction and final sign-off on targeted name purchase strategies, market insights, competitive analysis, and adult learner research •Provide oversight, design, and assessment guidance on institutional grant and scholarship strategies as assigned Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred •Extensive experience with CRM tools or other relational database systems •Deep expertise in higher ed enrollment management, admissions, and/or financial aid •A track record of building enrollment strategies that get results for institutions and clients •Skilled at reading large volumes of information and distilling it into insights that drive enrollment •Demonstrated capacity to earn the confidence of VP- and C-level executives •Strong presentation, client management, and strategic communication skills •Sharp instincts for spotting problems and fixing them •Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities at once •Proven success leading enrollment and student search projects and managing cross-functional teams Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!