Associate Vice President, Admissions

Position Information

Title:

Associate Vice President, Admissions

Employee Classification:
Assoc VP, Enrollment

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location:

Denton

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

The Division of Enrollment plays a vital role in advancing the University of North Texas's strategic vision by attracting, enrolling, and supporting a talented student population. Through innovative recruitment strategies, data-informed enrollment practices, and a strong commitment to access and student success, the division helps position UNT for continued growth and national competitiveness.

The Associate Vice President of Admissions will lead a high-impact, goal-oriented portfolio spanning undergraduate and graduate recruitment, admissions operations, and the campus visit experience. As a key member of the enrollment leadership team, this individual will influence institutional strategy, collaborate with senior leaders, and represent UNT to partners and communities across Texas and beyond. This leader will design and execute data-informed enrollment strategies that drive growth and elevate the university's profile, enhancing outreach, communication, and events.

The role offers the opportunity to lead at scale, innovate in a rapidly changing landscape, and help position UNT to compete at the highest levels of public higher education.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and ten years of closely related professional experience.

• Demonstrated technology proficiency with various software applications; CRM experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enrollment management strategies.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of enrollment management regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
• Experience leading operations, process improvement, and organizational change in a higher education environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build collaborative, results-oriented teams and partnerships across the university.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex issues effectively.

• Master's degree in a related field of higher education, student services, counseling, or related field.

• Strategic Leadership & Institutional Alignment:
  Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate and graduate recruitment, admissions operations, and visitor experience functions. Partner with academic and administrative leaders to align recruitment strategies with institutional priorities, academic capacity, and student success goals. Contribute to cross‑campus planning efforts to integrate enrollment strategy into long‑range institutional planning. Collaborate with Enrollment Management leadership to address evolving student needs, higher education trends, legislative requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Recruitment Strategy & Enrollment Execution:
  Develop and execute annual undergraduate and graduate recruitment plans aligned with the University Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. Establish benchmarks at each stage of the enrollment funnel and hold partners accountable for achieving those goals. Lead territory-based recruitment strategies that strengthen relationships with high schools and community colleges while improving student engagement and follow‑through. Partner with Enrollment Management Communications to implement marketing and communication strategies that support recruitment, conversion, and institutional visibility.
• Data, Analytics & Reporting:
  Analyze enrollment data and student trends to enhance analytics and reporting infrastructure supporting forecasting, predictive modeling, yield management, and strategic decision‑making. Share data and reports that enable other…