Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management

Position: Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Summary:

The AVP for Enrollment Management is responsible for the leadership and management of all functions associated with the units within the Registrar, Undergraduate Recruitment, New Student Orientation, and Student Financial Services (Financial Aid and Scholarships). The AVPEM assists with the formation and continued development of the institutional Strategic Enrollment Management plan to incorporate campus-wide recruitment, retention, and graduation/completion-based initiatives.

Oversees the development and implementation of recruitment plans to attract a qualified and diverse student population to match institutional goals. Promotes efficient and timely processes associated with both academic and student financial records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Establishes and implements a strategic, comprehensive enrollment plan for the University and its various related components, including Recruitment, Registrar, and Student Financial Services.

* Directs and oversees the development of recruiting strategies and enrollment programs to enhance student-institution fit and successful student transition to the University.

* Directs and oversees the establishment, development, and enhancement of divisional operations and services to internal and external constituencies.

* Represents and promotes divisional programs, services, and initiatives to internal and external constituencies and the general public, as appropriate.

* Reports directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs on strategic and system-wide issues, as well as on routine operational matters.

* Plans, develops and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization.

* Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff.

* Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.

* Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.

* Participates in the review, development, and establishment of general University policies and procedures as a member of the President's Executive Cabinet.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* Master's degree

* At least 10 years of progressive experience in enrollment management that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Extensive knowledge of enrollment management theory and practice.

* Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with administrators, academic leadership, faculty, students, community leadership, public officials, funding agencies, and members of the community at large.

* Knowledge of marketing and outreach principles, strategies, and techniques.

* Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

* Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.

* Employee development and performance management skills.

* Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.

* Strategic planning and performance measurement skills.

* Skill in program planning, examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures at an institute of higher education.

* Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

* Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.

* Skill in financial planning and fiscal management.