Vice President Enrollment Management

Salary: $120000.00 to $150000.00 yearly

Description

The VP of Enrollment Management (VPEM) will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission and strategic goals of organization by overseeing all aspects of enrollment management, student recruitment, admissions operations, and student experience. This person is expected to help reimagine and lead enrollment functions in the current 21st century context. This individual will lead efforts to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse and talented student body while ensuring a high-quality student experience outside of the classroom from inquiry to graduation. Joining a team of experienced, collaborative, and talented individuals, the VPEM will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and success of organization.

Duties/Responsibilities

The VPEM will lead the admissions and enrollment divisions and promote a student-centered philosophy with integrity, quality, and passion. This person’s primary responsibilities for performing the following duties:

• Report directly to the President and serve as a member of the Cabinet, providing direct oversight of Admissions, Financial Aid, Marketing, and Student Experience.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in enrollment management, higher education, and student recruitment to recommend innovative strategies and initiatives.
• Develop a strategic enrollment plan and targeted enrollment goals.
• Oversee the Admissions Office, including oversight of the admissions team and continual assessment of office processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and assess the recruitment plan for each of the college's primary target markets and new target markets.
• Maintain final authority for acceptance or denial based on admission standards as determined by academic programs and leadership.
• Oversee the strategic marketing and assist with determining best practice strategies related to student recruitment and enrollment.
• Take the lead role in developing, reviewing, updating, and distributing recruitment materials and coordinate prospective student and applicant communication efforts.
• Establish and implement the new student scholarship awarding process in collaboration with the financial aid process.
• Oversee the development and management of the Admission, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and Marketing budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, USM/UB, and/or accreditation requirements regarding recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and financial aid.
• Develop a culture for reliable data available at predictable intervals, construct key performance indicators, and use metrics and analysis for planning and decision-making.
• Lead the recruitment and admissions team in identifying and attracting prospective students who align with the college's mission, values, and educational offerings.
• Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for enrollment management staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both verbal and written.
• Proven executive-level leadership and strategic planning experience.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead teams.
• Experienced in leading enrollment management staff
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, finance, marketing etc.
• Track record of successfully implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze business operations and recommend strategies to improve performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred.
  
  
  

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