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Projects Manager, Enrollment Management

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President

(AVP)

for Enrollment Management, the Projects Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic enrollment priorities through the leadership and execution of high-impact, time-sensitive initiatives. This position serves as a strategic partner to the AVP, ensuring Enrollment Management (EM) projects move from vision to implementation with strong coordination, data-informed decision-making, and measurable outcomes.

This position leads cross-functional projects that span Enrollment Management units,

Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Orientation, Transfer,

and

Reengagement, Enrollment Communications, and the Enrollment Call Center

,

while also coordinating closely with

Enrollment and

Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners

.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Projects Manager leads complex initiatives that span multiple departments,

manages

competing priorities,

identifies

process improvements, and supports the implementation of strategic plans across EM.

The position requires strong project management

expertise, advanced data analysis skills, political acuity, and the ability to translate strategy into action within a fast-paced environment.

40% - Strategic Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage high-priority, cross-functional projects that support institutional enrollment goals, including initiatives related to recruitment, onboarding, retention, student communications, and service delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, risk mitigation strategies, and success metrics.
• Ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with Enrollment Management strategy.
• Identifyoperational gaps or process inefficiencies andleadimprovement efforts across EM functional units.
• Provide executive-level project updates, dashboards, and recommendations to the AVP and EM leadership team.

25% - Cross-Functional Coordination & Implementation

• Serve as a central coordination point for strategic initiatives that require collaboration among Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Orientation, Transfer, Reengagement, Enrollment Communications, and the Call Center.
• Partner withinternal (colleges, academic departments, and student supportdepartments) and external partnersto align operational efforts with enrollment and retention goals.
• Lead orfacilitatecross-departmental workgroups to ensure clarity of roles, shared accountability, and progress toward deliverables.
• Support EM leaders in translating strategic priorities into actionable implementation plans.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives and ensure accountability for outcomes across functional areas.

20% - Data Analysis & Strategic Insights

• Use institutional data to inform decision-making, measure initiative effectiveness, andidentifyopportunities for enrollment growth and improved student experience.
• In collaboration with our Strategy Office, develop reports, dashboards, and executive summaries that translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Partner with Institutional Research, IT, and EM units to ensure data integrity and accessibility for strategic initiatives.
• Support predictive and performance analysis related to enrollment funnels, melt, retention, and student engagement.

10% - Executive Support to AVP for Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the AVP on emerging priorities, challenges, and opportunities within Enrollment Management.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and strategic communications for leadership meetings.
• Represent the AVP or EM leadership on institutional committees or project teams as assigned.

5% - Emerging Priorities & Other Duties

• Manage projects and emerging issues that require immediate attention or executive coordination.
• Stay informed of national trends and best practices in enrollment management and student services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience, 2 yearsof experience equals 1 of education
• Experience in project management, operations, or enrollment management
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, includingmanaging timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes
• Experience using data to support decision-making, like analyzing trends, reportingmetrics, orcoming up withrecommendations

Important Note:

Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly

demonstrate

that their work experience describes how they meet

ALL

required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or enrollment management functions
• 2 yearsmanaging multiple projects or operations in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading initiatives that improve enrollment outcomes, student experience, oroperational processes
• Experience with enrollment technologies (CRM, SIS) and/or data visualization orreporting tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Project management certification (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, etc.) and/orMaster'sdegree

Work Hours

Full-time,

40 hours

per week, Exempt

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMHybrid

Evenings and weekends: R

equired

based on departmental needs

Travel: Minimal

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver

is required to

provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement.

This range

takes into account

a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are

determined

based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range that the University

reasonably expects

to pay for this position is

$58,189- $70,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Full Consideration Date

Complete applications received by

April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST

will receive full

consideration,

however,

applications will be accepted after this date until the position is

lled

.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please

submit

the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be

required ofthe candidate selected for hire.

Internal Applicants: Please apply via the Career tab within the

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Marina Rios

Posting Representative Email

marios@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Amer