Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Company: Charteroak
Location: New Britain
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Details:Posted: 03/13/25Level: Executive 1Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekClosing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm (EST) on Friday, April 11, 2025.Location:185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051*This is a hybrid position, requiring an on-campus presence while allowing for some telework flexibility.Charter Oak State College Mission:As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state's only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.Charter Oak State College Vision:Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation's workforce one graduate at a time.Anticipated Start Date:Spring 2025Position Summary:The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVP) is responsible for overseeing and advancing Charter Oak State College's enrollment strategies, student recruitment, and retention initiatives. This role leads the admissions, marketing, and academic advising teams, ensuring the alignment of enrollment efforts with institutional goals. Reporting to the Provost, the AVP develops and implements data-driven enrollment plans, enhances student engagement, and fosters collaborative partnerships to support student success from inquiry through graduation. The position requires conducting predictive analytics and statistical analysis of recruiting & enrollment trends, developing holistic support approaches for student success, development of strategic enrollment plan, and implementation & evaluation of enrollment goals.Class Purpose:Manage Charter Oak State College's enrollment management division which functions to support the effective achievement of the College's academic mission.Supervision:The AVP reports to the Provost and supervises and directs the activities of two Associate Directors of Admissions, the Director of Marketing, and the Director of Academic Services.Example of Job Duties:The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Supervise and direct the activities of admissions, marketing, and academic advising teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic enrollment plan based on comprehensive market research, predictive analytics, and workforce development needs.
• Develop short-term and long-term strategies to achieve lead generation, application, enrollment, and retention goals.
• Leverage advancements in technology and marketing to achieve unit goals and support the College's mission.
• Enhance holistic support approaches for student success.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop innovative branding and marketing messaging for publications, advertising, web presence, AI search visibility, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate with relevant units across campus to develop innovative recruitment programs and strategies in partnership with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Review, address, and resolve student complaints or petitions related to the enrollment process.
• Exhibit strong managerial capabilities, team-building skills, and a commitment to student success.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost.Minimum Qualifications:Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
  • Minimum of 10 years of achievement in supervising an enrollment management function within the higher education landscape.
  • Extensive knowledge of strategies to advance student success to grow enrollment.
  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Practical expertise in software packages and CRM technologies used to efficiently manage student information and deliver student services.
  • Experience in developing and implementing programs to support student academic and professional advancement in a student-centered environment.Preferred Qualifications:
    • A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
    • Demonstrated success in securing funding for student success programs through grant writing.Work Environment:Incumbents typically perform their work in offices. The work involves extensive use of personal computers, but does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. Reasonable accommodation will be made for incumbents and candidates with physical limitations.Salary Range:The salary range for this position is $140,721 - $211,082 and while experience and qualifications are considered, candidates will start at the minimum of the salary range. This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; ; and many choices for . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.Application Instructions:To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.For more information or to apply via our website at Selection Procedure:Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.Background Screening:All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. COSC is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.Clery Act:Attached is Charter Oaks Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. COSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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