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Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Services - (STA011458)

Employer
University of Houston
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 20, 2022


University of Houston

Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Services

The Opportunity

The University of Houston (UH) seeks a creative and strategic enrollment services leader to serve as the Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Services (AVPES) at one of the nation's most dynamic and diverse systems of public higher education. The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced and innovative leader with proven accomplishment in growing enrollments, supporting and retaining a diverse student body, and executing a vision that assists in the achievement of institutional goals

The University of Houston

Founded in 1927 and currently led by President Renu Khator, the University of Houston is the largest public research university in Houston and the third largest university in Texas offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Located in Houston's historic Third Ward and dedicated to serving as an impactful partner within its community, UH is the oldest of the four UHS universities and recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation for its high level of research activity and home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. With a University footprint that encompasses its main campus in Houston and significant instructional sites in Katy and Sugar Land that further UH's learning, research, and community engagement endeavors, the University is home to more than 3,000 tenured, tenure-track, instructional, clinical and research faculty; distinguished faculty members include a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Tony Award winners as well as 20 members of the National Academies of Science and Engineering. As a complement to its traditional academic offerings, UH's institutional presence also extends well beyond its campuses and into its students' communities through thriving extended education and online programs.

Emblematic of its commitment to fostering a university environment dedicated to the success of students from diverse backgrounds, UH is proudly designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving (AANAPISI) institution. In Fall 2021, UH enrolled more than 47,000 students in more than 275 undergraduate and graduate academic programs with approximately 8,400 students housed in nine residential communities. With more than 445 registered student organizations and 17 NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate sports teams, campus life at UH is vibrant and engaging. UH's student body ranks second in the nation among research universities for its ethnic diversity, with no majority race on campus, while also being very international in character with students from more than 130 nations. Students choose from 114 majors and more than 150 graduate and professional programs housed in 16 academic colleges and schools and an interdisciplinary Honors College. UH's programs are nationally recognized, including 17 ranked among the Top 50 in the country.

Exemplifying its commitment to improving the lives of those it serves, in 2017 UH had an annual economic impact of $6.4 billion on the Greater Houston area – and $7.7 billion on Texas – awards more than 11,000 degrees annually, and has nearly 306,900 alumni, many of whom live and work in Texas. Moreover, UH is a member of the Texas Medical Center, whose member institutions strive to advance patient care, research, and education in Houston and the founding partner of the Houston GPS initiative driven by a coalition of community colleges and universities dedicated to closing equity gaps in student success.

UH Strategic Plan – “Together, We Rise. Together, We Soar.”

UH's bold plan for the future, "Together, We Rise. Together, We Soar" pursues the University's vision to build a top 50 public university by pursuing five over-arching goals:

• Goal 1: Student Success – Provide a top tier, inclusive educational experience to all.

• Goal 2: Nationally Competitive Research – Build a research powerhouse that impacts our region and the world.

• Goal 3: Social Responsibility – Serve as an exemplar for equitable and inclusive community engagement.

• Goal 4: Nationally Relevant Athletics – Build a competitive athletics program.

• Goal 5: Competitive Funding – Build a sustainable funding base to support vision and goals.

Houston, Texas

Houston is one of the world's great global cities, the nation's fourth largest, and its community is one of the youngest, fastest growing, and most diverse populations in the country with one in four of the region's 7 million residents being foreign born and where more than 145 languages are spoken. Reflective of its position as the Energy Capital of the World and a hub for global trade, 44 out of 113 U.S. publicly traded oil and gas companies are headquartered here, ranking Houston #3 among U.S. metro areas in Fortune 500 headquarters. In addition, Houston is at the vanguard of the clean energy revolution and continues to grow with the energy transition. Houston is also home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, over 500 digital technology companies, and an aerospace community that is flourishing because of a close partnership between NASA and private space companies transforming its connection to space exploration. With an incredibly rich quality of life with winning sports teams, world renowned cuisine, one of the largest collections of top-rated museums and cultural activities in the nation, and a low cost of living in addition to no state income tax—Houston is truly a great place to call home.

Leadership Opportunities

Provide innovative and collaborative leadership to enhance student success goals

The AVPES will report to the Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Student Success with a distinctive opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive set of enrollment management strategies focused on student success from recruitment through admission to graduation. The AVPES will work closely within the office of the provost as well as with academic deans and associate deans to coordinate undergraduate student recruitment and enrollment efforts resulting in enhanced metrics of student success. This success will require the AVPES to contribute to innovative strategies for the awarding of financial aid, the aligning of first year orientation and student major selection, and the coordination of student retention efforts across the UH system. It is imperative that the AVPES lead the execution of a strategic enrollment management plan that is focused not only on growth in numbers but also on stateof-the-art models for student success and retention. UH is committed to recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body and sees Enrollment Services as central to student success efforts. The AVPES is responsible for ensuring that strategic enrollment management remains linked to student success initiatives.

Enhance marketing and communication efforts to attract and retain a talented and diverse student body

UH is proudly designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution (AANAPISI). Working closely with the Enrollment Services Communication and Marketing Team, the AVPES must develop new and innovative strategies to continue the successful recruitment of a diverse and talented student body. The AVPES will use a strong command of admissions and financial aid trends to improve the recruitment and retention of top talent, first-generation students, and underrepresented students by thinking creatively about the use of merit scholarships and the strategic deployment of resources for student success. While a large focus of marketing efforts will be on recruiting new students, internal communications must be refined to ensure messaging is beneficial to current students and their success. This includes important information regarding deadlines and financial aid but extends to messaging that will increase student engagement and facilitate career choices. Due to a `diverse student population, it is also important to craft effective messaging to parents and families, taking into consideration different cultural frameworks and knowledge levels about college admission and financing.

Leverage technology and data analytics to improve student recruitment and support structures for student success

The AVPES will have a data-based approach to their work, adapting processes and strategies based on data, evaluating systems to determine if improvement is possible, and advocating for new or improved technology and systems when possible. With a new CRM platform, the AVPES must have experience and expertise in the use of such a platform to manage admission, retention, and student success decisions across multiple university constituencies. It will be important to utilize technology to forecast and plan for the effective recruitment and retention of students in a highly competitive higher education environment.

Qualifications and Characteristics

The successful candidate should have 7 years of progressive enrollment management leadership experience in higher education with a distinctive record of achievement in strategic enrollment and student success efforts. A Master’s degree or equivalent training in a recognized field of specialization is required.

Additionally, candidates will possess many, if not all, of the following experiences and abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including an innovative spirit with a commitment to promoting access, diversity, and academic excellence.

• Deep experience with a comprehensive enrollment services team including admissions, scholarships and financial aid, registrar, communications and marketing, institutional research and technology applications such as PeopleSoft.

• Knowledge and experience working effectively with varied and highly recruited student populations including first-generation students, students from diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, veterans, and students pursuing degrees at various stages in their careers and lives.

• Experience with strategic enrollment planning and successful execution of a comprehensive model focused on student success.

• Skill in fiscal management and ability to leverage funds across enrollment services areas

• Experience with technology and data analytics.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to maintain effective collaborative relationships with all areas of the University and gain consensus through discussion and persuasion.

• Experience with and respect for shared governance in a large university system

• An understanding of the rules and expectations around data integrity, privacy, security and analysis.

• A deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion reflected by experience working in a diverse environment and execution of solutions that value all constituencies

Nominations and Applications

Application materials should be submitted by the target date of January 30, 2023, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled.

Application materials must include:
  • A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the desired experiences, qualities, skills and responsibilities outlined;
  • A resume or curriculum vitae; and
  • The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact (references will only be contacted with permission of the candidates).
Application and nomination materials (Word or PDF) should be submitted electronically to: avproveshouston@agbsearch.com

All applications, nominations, and inquiries will be handled in confidence.

For nominations and inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Alan Crist, Executive Search Consultant, al. crist@agbsearch.com / (608) 695-0217

Dr. Beverly Warren, Executive Search Consultant, beverly.warren@agbsearch.com / (804) 201-0260

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF DUAL CAREER COUPLES.

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Qualifications :

The successful candidate should have 7 years of progressive enrollment management leadership experience in higher education with a distinctive record of achievement in strategic enrollment and student success efforts. A Master’s degree or equivalent training in a recognized field of specialization is required.

Additionally, candidates will possess many, if not all, of the following experiences and abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including an innovative spirit with a commitment to promoting access, diversity, and academic excellence.

• Deep experience with a comprehensive enrollment services team including admissions, scholarships and financial aid, registrar, communications and marketing, institutional research and technology applications such as PeopleSoft.

• Knowledge and experience working effectively with varied and highly recruited student populations including first-generation students, students from diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, veterans, and students pursuing degrees at various stages in their careers and lives.

• Experience with strategic enrollment planning and successful execution of a comprehensive model focused on student success.

• Skill in fiscal management and ability to leverage funds across enrollment services areas

• Experience with technology and data analytics.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to maintain effective collaborative relationships with all areas of the University and gain consensus through discussion and persuasion.

• Experience with and respect for shared governance in a large university system

• An understanding of the rules and expectations around data integrity, privacy, security and analysis.

• A deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion reflected by experience working in a diverse environment and execution of solutions that value all constituencies

Nominations and Applications

Application materials should be submitted by the target date of January 30, 2023, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled.

Application materials must include:
  • A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the desired experiences, qualities, skills and responsibilities outlined;
  • A resume or curriculum vitae; and
  • The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact (references will only be contacted with permission of the candidates).
Application and nomination materials (Word or PDF) should be submitted electronically to: avproveshouston@agbsearch.com

All applications, nominations, and inquiries will be handled in confidence.

For nominations and inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Alan Crist, Executive Search Consultant, al. crist@agbsearch.com / (608) 695-0217

Dr. Beverly Warren, Executive Search Consultant, beverly.warren@agbsearch.com / (804) 201-0260

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF DUAL CAREER COUPLES.

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