Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management for our Enrollment Management department. The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management provides energetic, strategic, and collaborative leadership for undergraduate recruitment and admissions, university financial aid and scholarships, TRIO Pre-College Programs, and the Center for Educational Outreach. Reporting to the Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment, the AVPEM serves as a key strategic advisor on divisional priorities, operational effectiveness, enrollment strategy, and organizational planning.

The AVPEM will help advance and operationalize Michigan Tech’s distinctive hightouch approach to recruitment and education, one grounded in authentic human connection, personalized engagement, and a deeply immersive residential-based undergraduate experience. This on-campus position will work collaboratively with university leadership, the AVPEM will align enrollment initiatives, operational systems, and student experience strategies with institutional goals and long-term enrollment objectives, while reinforcing the university’s reputation for producing resilient, capable, and highly sought-after graduates through a uniquely rigorous and supportive educational environment.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Working with the vice president for University Relations and Enrollment, the AVPEM will provide leadership and strategic analysis in the development, oversight, and integration of all aspects of enrollment management including student recruitment goals
2. Create strategies and division-wide initiatives that effectively support the recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive student body in a manner that complements the University’s culture and core values
3. Lead the development of strategies that leverage financial-aid awards in a manner that enhances the overall student body and expands opportunities for timely degree attainment
4. Collaborate with deans and other academic leaders to produce short- and long-term enrollment goals and effective recruitment strategies aimed at optimizing enrollment
5. Develop strategies to engage faculty and other university personnel in the execution of enrollment initiatives opportunities in targeted programs
6. Provide comprehensive statistical and data-informed analyses necessary to make sound policy decisions supporting new enrollment markets while sustaining and growing existing markets. Analyze data and utilize predictive and statistical modeling to create and meet enrollment goals
7. Work collaboratively with the associate vice president of University Marketing and Communications to establish and implement marketing objectives and plans
8. Analyze relevant data and market trends to inform planning, decision-making, reporting, and management. Keeps each school and college informed of trends and shifts in area demographics
9. Work with outreach and business development assets on campus to best meet the enrollment goals of the university
10. Serve as an expert in changing regulations, evolving trends, and best practices in admissions and higher education to proactively implement necessary changes so that the university achieves enrollment goals
11. Evaluate and improve the practices of the student-enrollment experience, including timely, effective and positive engagement with students and families throughout the entirety of their experiences with admissions, financial aid and registration
12. Develop and use existing and emerging technologies to communicate and build relationships with students, families, community colleges and secondary school leadership
13. Proactively builds and supports a comprehensive set of programs for recruitment and admission initiatives with a broad array of community colleges, early college credit and military transfer programs to ensure student access to and success at the university
14. Optimize use of available federal, state, and institutional resources in the recruitment and retention of students while ensuring campus compliance with all federal and state agencies’ regulations and policies
15. Provide leadership and management best practices to develop a strong sense of teamwork, equity and investment among the AVEM team
16. Establish an environment of encouragement, mentoring and support of a diverse set of ideas
17. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives
18. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

A master’s degree or a combination of a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.

Required Experience

• 5 years of progressively responsible and demonstrated success in higher education enrollment management, including marketing, with at least 5 years as a supervisor of professional staff;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across university divisions to advance a unified recruitment strategy
• Prior work with the strategic planning process, including development and execution;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including expertise in presenting publicly and speaking on behalf of the university
• Ability to identify data needed to drive decision-making as well as analyze and present enrollment metrics
• Exceptional attention to detail. Encourage continuous improvement practices among employees. Commit to applying continuous improvement strategies to strategic goals and leadership skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to provide attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

-

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $150,000. The final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment

Posting Type

Internal and External

Dependent on Funding

No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)