Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions

Warner Pacific University•Portland, OR

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Undergraduate Admissions provides strategic and hands-on leadership for the university’s undergraduate recruitment efforts, ensuring the institution achieves its annual new student enrollment goals. A mission-driven, goal-oriented leader, the AVP oversees all aspects of undergraduate admissions - recruitment strategy, team leadership, operations, and performance management - while fostering a culture of accountability, service, and faith-centered excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive admissions or enrollment leadership experience, including direct supervision of staff.
Proven record of meeting or exceeding enrollment goals in a competitive market.
Demonstrated strength in building, motivating, and managing a goal-oriented team.
Proficiency in CRM systems and data-informed enrollment strategy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across campus constituencies.
Personal commitment to the mission and values of Christian higher education and the integration of faith and learning.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan aligned with institutional enrollment goals and mission priorities.
Establish measurable goals, counselor quotas, and key performance indicators for each stage of the enrollment funnel.
Regularly monitor progress toward goals and adjust strategies to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
Partner with Marketing, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs to strengthen outreach, optimize yield, and enhance prospective student engagement.
Team Leadership, Hiring & Development Recruit, hire, and onboard admissions counselors and support staff, ensuring the right mix of talent and strengths across the team.
Provide consistent coaching, mentoring, and professional development to build individual and team performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission alignment rooted in faith and service.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and team performance reviews to ensure clarity, support, and results.
Operational Oversight Oversee all undergraduate recruitment functions, including freshman, transfer, homeschool, and international outreach.
Ensure efficient systems and processes for inquiry management, application review, and yield tracking.
Lead the effective use of CRM and reporting tools to manage territories, monitor counselor performance, and measure ROI.
Coordinate campus visit programs and other conversion-focused events that reinforce the university’s distinctive Christian mission.
Collaboration & Representation Work closely with faculty, athletics, student life, and ministry to create a unified, student-centered recruitment experience.
Serve as a visible ambassador for the institution in the community, at high schools, churches, and external events.
Represent the admissions function in campus leadership meetings and contribute to long-term enrollment planning.