Enrollment Communication Specialist

Enrollment Communication Specialist

Salary

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-time Staff

Job Number

01544

Department

Admission

Opening Date

07/13/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Enrollment Communications Specialist will manage, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive annual communications strategy in Slate, supporting both undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Operations, this role will serve as a Slate communications superuser and act as a bridge between the admissions and marketing team to ensure consistent SXU branding and messaging.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain communications campaigns in Slate (email, SMS, print)
• Write, edit, and proofread all content for accuracy and tone
• Build and manage the annual communications calendar, ensuring deadlines are met
• Collaborate with admissions and marketing stakeholders to align messaging with branding and strategic goals
• Maintain documentation of communication flows and assets
• Manage reporting to track communication effectiveness
• Assist in implementing new Slate features and functionality
• Serve as backup to the Director of Enrollment Operations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and software in a business setting required
• Experience working with business processes and operations is required
• Excellent written communication skills (writing, editing, proofreading)
• Experience working in admissions, operations, or beginner-to-intermediate information technology roles
• Experience with Technolutions Slate or other student information systems or CRMs is highly preferred
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• An interest in learning and the ability to master policies, processes, and procedures quickly is essential
• Ability to understand and articulate complex issues and business processes
• Project management skills and problem-solving skills are preferred
• Experience or interest in learning HTML/CSS/Javascript
• An interest in working in a fast-paced team environment is necessary

Impact of the Role

The Enrollment Communications Specialist will:

• Ensure timely, targeted communications that move students through the funnel
• Improve engagement by developing dynamic, personalized campaigns
• Allow admissions staff to focus on recruitment and relationship-building
• Support operational efficiency and prevent delays due to capacity limits
• Maximize use of our investment in Slate capabilities to align with best practices in higher ed communications
• Serve as a dedicated liaison to the university's marketing team, ensuring brand consistency
• Allow for the Slate operations team to better identify ROI on existing vendors and purchased leads

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3452

Website http://www.sxu.edu