AVP of ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT na Florida Memorial University

The AVP of Enrollment Management will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic development and planning to attract, admit and enroll undergraduate and graduate students. The AVP will have direct oversight for the Offices of Admission & Recruitment ensuring that all pertinent federal, state and institutional laws, policies, and registration are followed. This role reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Essential Functions:

• Manages day-to-day operations of the Enrollment Management area.
• Develops and evaluates enrollment processing services by analyzing data; along with action plans to yield desired results for excellent customer service.
• Ensures that all pertinent federal; state; and University policies and regulations are followed. Gathers; monitors; and analyzes data to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitors and analyzes data to enhance processes and procedures.
• Create and sustain a vision and strategic plan for enrollment management that is appropriate to FMU and aligned with its overarching strategic plan and priorities.
• Provide stability, cohesion, and leadership to ensure efficient operations of the Offices of Admission & Recruitment and Financial Aid through collaborative and cooperative relationships.
• Convene and communicate with consistency, clarity, and timeliness with diverse internal and external audiences on enrollment management strategies and initiatives.
• Develop, manage, and maintain an enrollment management budget that effectively balances staff needs with the fiduciary responsibilities of the University along with marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Foster efforts to attract and retain a student body equipped for success at FMU who are diverse ethnically, socioeconomically, and geographically.
• Actively participate in enrollment management events to provide and model leadership, engagement, and continuity.
• Ensure that consistent branding and messaging is clearly articulated externally to achieve strategic goals.
• Stay current on national and regional market trends and share best practices in enrollment management with the campus, teaching colleagues how to creatively adapt trends and best practices to FMU's teaching and learning environment.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with university standards.
• Implement change in an open and transparent style, with grace and authority. Recognize the importance of the pivotal role student-athletes play in the recruitment process and partner effectively with coaches in the recruitment of those students.
• Create and sustain a culture of shared ownership of enrollment management; educate the campus community about best practices in enrollment management.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in enrollment management and a record of success in increasing enrollment as well as net tuition revenue.
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• Familiarity with and appreciation of traditional, non-traditional, transfer, graduate, and non-degree seeking student recruitment is required.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Analytical, data-informed, and outcomes-oriented; experienced in data analytics and forecasting class and revenue.
• Practical with the ability to artfully approach all elements of the recruitment funnel.
• Ability to effectively employ financial aid leveraging strategies.
• Familiarity with compliance of federal and state financial aid regulations, along with attention to adherence of budget guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated history of supporting staff and student development and advocacy.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a hard-working, energetic team; recognize the skill sets and talents of the staff and provide professional development opportunities to enhance them.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements:

• The position requires a master's degree directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. A Ph.D. degree and higher education experience are preferred.
• Experience in higher education, with an advanced degree in a related field and at least seven years (7) of progressively responsible leadership in enrollment and experience in admissions or enrollment management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.

 Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background screening 
• MVR screening (Motor Vehicle Records)

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.