Assistant Director, Regional Student Program

General Summary

The Assistant Director, Regional Student Program works under the supervision of the Senior Director to support the ongoing success and operation of the New England Board of Higher Education's Regional Student Program, Tuition Break, and other student enrollment-focused initiatives and projects.

Essential Job Functions 

Program Administration

• Manages the annual program review, including engaging and communicating with participating institutions, establishing timeline and deadlines and tracking and verifying responses
• Works closely with NEBHE Technology Coordinator to facilitate processing of database content, troubleshooting and support solutions
• Assists with production and publication of print and digital materials, including program catalog and brochure
• Manages the college fair and events calendar, including scheduling, invitation management and response, assignments for staff and outreach consultants
• Maintains updated contacts database

Data Collection and Reporting

• Manages collection, analysis and reporting of student enrollment and tuition data, including annual enrollment reports
• Produces customized institutional, state and legislative district reports on enrollment, tuition savings and revenue for legislators, government and higher education leaders

Communications and Outreach

• Communicates with stakeholders throughout New England including key officers at participating New England public campuses, including admissions, enrollment management, academic affairs, transfer advising and institutional research; high school counseling offices; college access and outreach organizations; legislators and other constituents
• Engages in outreach with students, parents, school counselors and advisors, and responds to inquiries about NEBHE programs
• Assists with workshops and presentations for high school counselors, families and higher education leaders
• Promotes and markets programs through newsletters, social media channels and advertising 
• Represents NEBHE at relevant conferences and events throughout New England

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with Independent College Transfer Guarantee program
• Assists with NEBHE’s study abroad initiatives including Quebec, Nova Scotia and Chinese Government Scholarship program
• Assists with additional NEBHE initiatives as needed

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Ability to work in a virtual environment when required by health considerations and collaboration needs. (Note: Staff are currently working remotely because of Covid-19 restrictions.)

Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.

Regularly uses a computer keyboard, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

More than half of time spent in a normal office setting.

Carry, lift boxes of materials when traveling.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

NEBHE actively seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetics, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.