Associate Vice President of Admissions

Herzing University•Nashville, TN

38d•$128,113 - $173,329

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Admissions, the Associate VP of Admissions (Ground) is responsible for overseeing the entire Admissions process across all Ground Campus locations. This includes planning, implementation, and management of all aspects of admissions. The AVP will provide functional oversight, training (including "train-the-trainer" training of DOAs), and ensure adherence to standard systems and processes while achieving KPIs. Additionally, the AVP will act as a partner/resource to Campus Presidents in the hiring and firing process and directly manage a Central Admissions team supporting the ground campuses.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, business administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in admissions or related areas within higher education.
Familiarity with Nursing program offerings, industry trends, and best practices in nursing admissions.
Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with internal stakeholders and foster successful partnerships.
Proficiency in data analysis to inform strategic decisions and optimize recruitment efforts.
Commitment to compliance and staying updated with relevant regulations and policies.
Visionary mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate the admissions team.
Demonstrated success in achieving enrollment targets for campus based programs.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Translate the strategic vision into operational delivery for the Admissions department.
Recruitment Data: Establish, track, and analyze student recruitment data to make informed decisions and optimize enrollment efforts.
Market and Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on relevant industry and career information, degree programs, industry licensure, credentials, and competitive forces.
Enrollment Goals: Set forecasts and achieve new student, readmissions, and programmatic enrollment targets.
Marketing Adjustments: Evaluate inquiry flow by program and recommend advertising and marketing adjustments to the Marketing team.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with Herzing University's policies, procedures, and federal/state accrediting body regulations related to student recruitment practices.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Coordinate efforts with various Herzing Departments to enhance student outcomes and success.
Technology Utilization: Demonstrate proficiency in using the Herzing Hub ecosystem and generate and analyze system reports to improve enrollment outcomes.
Staff Management: Manage, motivate, train, and evaluate the campus Admissions staff, ensuring adherence to performance standards.
Program Knowledge: Collaborate with Campus Presidents and VP of Admissions to ensure the Admissions team has a comprehensive understanding of each program of study.
Staffing: Recruit, hire, and maintain appropriate staffing levels for the Admissions team.
Leadership and Expansion: Provide on-ground leadership during campus visits and expansions.
Travel: 50-80% expected travel: Travel dependent on system needs. There is a responsibility to visit all campuses to lead admissions execution across the system.