Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

Location:

Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs. Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students. Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success.

Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

The Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management is responsible for creating, leading, and managing a comprehensive enrollment management strategy that incorporates best practices in recruitment, admissions, records, registration, and financial aid. The AVP for Enrollment Management provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan for Dalton State College.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day Monday, January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.

$101,700/year

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well‑being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

• Directs enrollment services department operations – 30%
  • The AVP will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of one of the following departments:
    Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Transitions, and Student Enrollment Communications. The department assigned will vary based on personnel.
• Oversees and chairs the campus enrollment committee – 25%
  • Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Residential Life, Fiscal Affairs, and other stakeholders to streamline processes and facilitate student development and success.
  • Collaborate with Institutional Research to ensure decisions being made are data‑driven and enrollment management/student success has needed reports to meet recruitment, retention, and completion goals.
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the execution of a multi‑year and annual comprehensive data‑driven strategic enrollment plan.
  • Coordinate student communication efforts with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
  • Offer routine data analysis to the Vice President for Student Enrollment & Success (VPSE&S) and other college administrators regarding enrollment projections, trends, course demands, and other indicators needed to support operational plans and budgets.
• Administers the operations of the Office of Enrollment Services – 40%
  • Develop annual enrollment…