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Our client, a prestigious college in Boston, is looking for an outstanding Director of Student
Enrollment to provide strategic leadership, management, oversight, and direction for the
University’s student employment and federal work-study programs. This is a newly created
permanent hybrid position, with two or three days on site and the rest of the time spent working
remotely.
The right individual will help align student employment opportunities with the
institution’s mission, ensuring student work experiences are meaningful, compliant, and
contribute to their professional development. The Director will oversee the University’s
adherence to Title IV regulations, federal and state labor laws, and internal policies while
managing and optimizing financial resources associated with student employment programs.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
:
● Developing and implementing strategic plans to improve student employment systems,
workflows,and outcomes, ensuring operational effectiveness and alignment with
institutional goals.
● Overseeing University compliance with Title IV regulations, federal and state labor laws,
and federal work-study policies, mitigating risks and ensuring best practices.
● Overseeing funds that are distributed across all departments throughout the institution,
● embodying over 13,000 student employees.
● Leading and mentoring a collaborative team, empowering staff to provide excellent
support and training to students, supervisors, and payroll coordinators.
● Implementing, refining, and optimizing student employment systems (e.g., JobX, SAP) to
enhance user experience, address technical challenges, and improve processes.
● Fostering campus-wide collaboration by engaging with supervisors, payroll coordinators,
and a student advisory board to continuously enhance the student employment
experience.
● Providing critical financial reporting, managing Job Location and Development (JLD)
funds strategically, and supporting the University’s campus-based aid applications.
Requirements
● The role requires strategic vision, financial acumen, compliance expertise, and strong
leadership skills to elevate student employment initiatives across the University.
● Master’s Degree with 12+ years of experience in higher ed administration, student
employment management, financial aid,or related field.
● 8+ years of demonstrated experience in building, leading, and mentoring teams.
● Demonstrated experience managing substantial budgets, ideally with federal grants.
● Experience in employment or financial systems such as JobX, SAP, or similar platforms.
● Ability to lead system implementation, workflow improvements, and make data-driven
decisions.
● Familiarity with federal compliance requirements, including Title IV regulations.
● Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including
students, faculty, and staff.
● Ability to address compliance and operational issues.
Salary range $140,000 to $160,000 annually.