Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management ( AVPEM ) provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan for the University. They provide oversight and coordination between the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar to ensure delivery of quality services to all constituents, including prospective, current, and former students and faculty, staff, and administrators. The AVPEM is responsible for the development, assessment, and utilization of historical and trend data for the enhancement of student enrollment operations. The AVPEM works collaboratively with Deans and Directors and other University officials to ensure that enrollment management processes are accurate, timely, and in compliance with federal and university policies and regulations, while maintaining the highest level of service to students and the campus community. The AVPEM serves as a member of the Deans Council and President’s Leadership Council. The AVPEM serves as a member of the Deans Council and President’s Leadership Council. The AVPEM reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to achieve strategic objectives, including maximizing net tuition revenue while increasing the quality and diversity of undergraduate and graduate students and increasing access for low-income students.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,250 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and 3 doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $120,773.00 – $151,828.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium, with coverage starting on the first day of employment for employee and all dependents.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Group life insurance – Equal to annual salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to the employee.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period.
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from.
• Tuition waiver – For employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Personal leave – Up to 6 days per year.
• Vacation leave – Up to 10.4 days accrued per year for first year, increases to 15.6 days per year after 1 year.
• Sick leave – Up to 15.6 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member.
• Holiday leave – 12 days per calendar year.

For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary at
https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/benefit_highlights/SSHE_Highlights.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• At least ten years of significant experience in enrollment management unit (e.g. Admissions, Financial Aid, and/or Registrar)-at least three at the director or Assistant Vice President level.
• Experience in the development and implementation of comprehensive college or university enrollment management plans with evidence of effectiveness in marketing and recruitment.
• Ability to organize administrative units to maximize achievement of recruiting and enrollment goals.
• Management skills in the selection and supervision of professional staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Budget management skills.
• Sensitivity to issues related to recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• In-depth understanding of best practices for growing student enrollment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with administrators, academic leadership, faculty, students alumni, donors, community leaders and members, and elected and appointed public officials.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree.
• Direct experience in recruitment of a diversity of students (e.g. traditional undergraduate, transfer, degree completer, and graduate).

Special Instructions to Applicants