CLOSED: Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

CloseD: June 23, 2008

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Manage and evaluate University’s efforts to recruit and retain students, including efforts to increase student success and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversee operational areas of select student services, including: the Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions and the Registrar. This requires an immediate evaluation and formulation of recommendations regarding staffing and arrangement of these areas.

2. Develop, implement and evaluate a strategic enrollment management plan for student recruitment and retention, including collaboration on plans for lead generation, development of goals related to conversion of leads to admitted and enrolled students, and development and implementation of student retention metrics.

3. Work closely with other University departments, particularly Marketing, to promote a consistent message to external constituents, including prospective and current students, employers and peer institutions.

4. Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruitment and retention strategies and to yield management, forecasting and operational efficiency. Regularly report to the President's Administrative Cabinet on these activities and communicate with faculty and staff.

5. Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures appropriate to the operations of assigned areas. Ensure that the institutional operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

6. Responsible for evaluation and assessment of short and long range plans for Financial Aid, Admissions and the Registrar's office.

7. Create and manage articulation agreements with outside institutions and organizations on behalf of the University.

8. Responsible for budget development and management of assigned areas.

9. Develop and maintain a positive image and open communication with University constituents including students, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Marketing or related field required.

2. Minimum of five years experience in enrollment management, admissions or student services, or experience in a higher education-related industry.

3. Outstanding strategic planning, problem solving and decision making skills.

4. An understanding of trends in higher education and current technological tools that best assist in marketing to potential students and in student recruitment and retention.

5. Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to collaborate with a diverse team of staff and faculty.

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the expertise to make public presentations.

7. Experience with student information systems and databases, including constituent relationship management software.

8. Proficiency with MS Office and the ability and desire to learn new software.

9. Appreciation for a student centered environment that provides multiple degrees in a variety of learning formats, including on campus and online.

BENEFITS:

Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage; four weeks paid vacation; sick leave; 11 paid holidays; life and disability insurance; tuition waiver program and generous retirement plan.

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter and résumé no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008.