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Foundational Level Performance:

  • Applies institutional policies and procedures to support progression from admissions through graduation.
  • Collects data related to enrollment trends, registration activity, and student demographics to support decision- making processes.
  • Participates in initiatives within enrollment management and academic operations that remove procedural barriers and contribute to student-centered practices.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to student success by engaging in cross-functional efforts that promote timely matriculation, accurate recordkeeping, and responsive service delivery.

Intermediate Level Performance:

  • Designs and implements enrollment strategies that align institutional goals with student-centered outcomes throughout the student lifecycle.
  • Reports and analyzes data to identify student equity gaps, evaluates the effectiveness of outreach and retention efforts, and adjusts practices to improve access, persistence, and degree completion.
  • Collaborates with academic and administrative units to coordinate initiatives that streamline support for enrollment, admissions, and academic operations.
  • Develops policies and workflows that reduce systemic barriers and enhance institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement in student success.

Advanced Level Performance:

  • Leads strategic enrollment management planning by integrating data-informed insights with institutional mission and industry best practices.
  • Synthesizes complex data sets to forecast enrollment trends, design inclusive policies, and drive innovation in student lifecycle management from recruitment and admissions to enrollment and through graduation.
  • Operationalizes equity-focused frameworks, advocates for systemic change, and aligns cross-functional teams to ensure academic and administrative operations support holistic student success.
  • Positions the institution to meet evolving student needs while maintaining institutional integrity and operational excellence.

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