Associate Vice President Enrollment Management

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

The salary range for this position is $150,000–$200,000, with final compensation determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This broader range is intentional, allowing us to remain competitive and flexible in attracting top talent across varying levels of expertise within the market.

The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVP) is a senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and continuous optimization of undergraduate and graduate enrollment efforts. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, the AVP leads a comprehensive enrollment enterprise that includes undergraduate and graduate admissions, recruitment marketing, enrollment communications, events, and a robust portfolio of pre-college and pipeline programs.

This role oversees the full enrollment lifecycle, including undergraduate and graduate admissions, recruitment marketing, enrollment communications, events, and a robust portfolio of pre-college and pipeline programs. The AVP will align enrollment initiatives with institutional priorities, market dynamics, and student demand, ensuring a cohesive and high‑performing enrollment operation.

A key priority for this role is the development and expansion of pre‑college initiatives as a primary driver of long‑term enrollment growth, student access, and institutional visibility. The AVP is accountable for building a sustainable pipeline of future students through innovative K–12 partnerships, summer programs, and pathway experiences that align with the university’s academic strengths.

The AVP is accountable for achieving institutional enrollment goals by designing and implementing innovative, data‑driven recruitment and yield strategies that strengthen the university’s market position, academic profile, and student diversity. This role ensures a seamless and high‑quality prospective student experience from inquiry through matriculation.

Working in close collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services and senior leadership in International Affairs, the AVP aligns recruitment, pricing, and global engagement strategies to drive enrollment outcomes across domestic and international markets. This role ensures seamless and high‑quality prospective student experience from early pipeline engagement through matriculation.

• Master’s degree in higher education, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, or related areas.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex enrollment strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple functional areas (e.g., admissions, marketing, recruitment operations).
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling enrollment pipelines, including pre‑college or outreach programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data, CRM systems, and enrollment technologies to drive results.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and complex enrollment operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

• Experience in private, STEM‑focused, or research‑intensive university.
• Experience developing or managing pre‑college, dual enrollment, or pathway programs.
• Familiarity with Slate CRM, Ellucian Banner, or similar systems.
• Experience with graduate and international enrollment strategies.
• Knowledge of financial aid leveraging and tuition revenue optimization.
• Experience managing external vendors, marketing agencies, or recruitment partners.

Strategic Enrollment Leadership

• Serve as a key architect of the university’s comprehensive enrollment strategy, integrating pre‑college pipeline development with undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals with institutional priorities and long‑term financial sustainability.
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