Principle 01
Diagnose before prescribing
Principle 02
Connect activity to enrollment
Principle 03
Lead across boundaries
Principle 04
Build capability while delivering
Days 1–30Complete
Establish the Baseline
Objectives
- —Map current enrollment marketing ecosystem
- —Build stakeholder relationships across Enrollment, UComm, academic units, IR & IT
- —Review data, campaigns, technology, governance, staffing & agencies
- —Identify immediate performance opportunities
Deliverables
Stakeholder mapCurrent-state assessmentFunnel baselineCampaign inventoryChannel assessmentTechnology / analytics assessmentInitial quick wins
Days 31–60In progress
Develop Strategic Priorities
Objectives
- —Identify highest-value audiences
- —Evaluate segmentation & positioning
- —Identify funnel barriers
- —Evaluate channel effectiveness
- —Define priority campaigns
- —Establish KPI architecture
Deliverables
Audience / segmentation frameworkFunnel opportunity mapChannel strategyCampaign prioritiesKPI frameworkDashboard requirements
Days 61–90Upcoming
Activate the Roadmap
Objectives
- —Translate findings into implementation
- —Launch priority optimization initiatives
- —Establish executive reporting
- —Formalize governance & accountability
- —Build the 6–12 month roadmap
Deliverables
90-day implementation reportExecutive dashboardCampaign optimization prioritiesGovernance recommendationsTesting framework6–12 month roadmap
Assessment lenses
Funnel mapped end to end:
Awareness → Engagement → Inquiry → Application → Admission → Deposit → Enrollment
Organizational & governance
Audience & segmentation
Funnel conversion & drop-off
Channel & campaign
Technology, CRM & attribution
Measurement & reporting
Governance cadence
- Weekly
- Leadership touchpoint & priority review
- Bi-weekly
- Campaign & funnel performance review
- Monthly
- Executive review: KPIs, risks, decisions
- Day 30 / 60 / 90
- Phase-gate readout to executive sponsor
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