Administrative & Enrollment Manager

The Administrative & Enrollment Manager manages enrollment, striving for optimal capacity and revenue potential, and makes daily schedule adjustments to ensure programs meet critical child-to-staff ratios. Position oversees administrative operations such as purchasing, billing, and records management and provides classroom support, as needed, to maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility to meet operational needs. Typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Administrative and Enrollment Manager job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1-3 years of relevant experience such as office administration, enrollment management, accounting, dynamic scheduling, childcare administration.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and web-based applications. Ability to learn and adapt to new/changing technology.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and consistent attendance.
• Must earn Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

Preferred:

• Experience caring for children under 7 years old, in a group child care environment.
• Familiarity with DHHS Child Care Licensing Rules and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with University of Maine procedures such as those for Purchasing and Payroll.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 5, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.