Park University · 1 month ago
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services
Parkville, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPark University is a private, liberal arts university founded in 1875. The Associate Vice President (AVP) oversees the admissions teams and manages recruitment efforts to achieve enrollment goals, while also enhancing visitor experiences and strategic communications for prospective students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Offer a data-informed and systematic approach to admissions and recruitment management and to advance Park’s mission of access and opportunity
Successfully recruit and admit an annual number of high school freshman and transfer students that is dictated by the needs of the university
Ensure recruitment staff is properly trained to accurately deliver to prospective students information on academic programs, financial aid, student life, and admissions policies in all potential media including live chat, email, telephone, social media and in live presentations
Ensure market penetration, especially in high schools and community colleges, in geographic areas that will produce sufficient student interest to meet new enrollment goals
Annually assess, develop and execute a comprehensive campus visit program that enhances the impact of strategic communications orienting all visitors to the Park University brand, the physical campus, and key faculty and staff
Assist with setting annual inquiry, application and admission goals using available market data and key insights from the admissions counselors
Ensure timely execution of inquiry and applicant review to serve prospective students and families efficiently and effectively and meet goals for student admission by established deadlines
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with faculty, staff, current students, and alumni to support recruitment activities, create authentic engagement opportunities for prospective students, and leverage the Park and Gilbert communities in enrollment efforts
Work directly with the Director of Director of Corporate Development and Admissions to help develop and guide the strategies for the Access to Education initiatives
Manage departmental staff including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and terminating as required to ensure an efficient and effective team
Manage departmental expenses including budgeting and expense review to ensure proper and prudent use of University funds
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required
At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in the recruitment and admission of a diverse student body in an innovative and market responsive higher education environment
Extensive experience with utilizing best practices to develop processes and procedures that will foster a responsive service orientation to the enrollment of students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to identify and analyze key data points to inform decision-making
Strong problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail
Highly flexible, creative, and able to adapt to new project demands, workgroups, and hardware and software environments
Solid working knowledge and experience with a wide range of computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), databases, and Online technology, and CRM systems
Must possess a valid driver's license with the ability to become a university approved driver
Benefits
Health, dental, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents
Company
Park University
Park University, NW River Park Dr. is a school in Kansas City.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Nelson
Chief Technology Officer
Michael Beach, CPA, MBA
Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO
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