Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Vice President – Enrollment Management.  This is a new position. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the AVP-EM oversees the newly combined offices of Admissions, Registrar and Financial Aid. JCSU was founded in 1867. We are an independent historically Black university located in Charlotte, N.C. that continues to gain a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology in innovative, socially conscious ways to empower tomorrow’s diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders.

JCSU seeks an accomplished, collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial leader who will serve as the chief enrollment officer of the university, while partnering with the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs to implement a progressive and evolving strategy for recruiting and retaining students. The AVP-EM must possess the experience, skills and drive required to lead the future of enrollment services, while exemplifying the character and qualities expected in a highly visible and trusted university leader. It is expected that the new AVP-EM will develop and implement a coordinated approach to recruitment and retention that has a positive impact on enrollment growth. The AVP-EM will be a highly motivated, energetic leader who is able to inspire staff and collegially collaborate with faculty and administrative leadership. While it is not necessary that the next AVP-EM have managerial experience in all areas reporting to him/her, it is expected that the candidate will have leadership experience in at least one of the primary areas: Admissions, Registrar or Financial Aid. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices is highly desired.

A profile for this search with information about the University, job responsibilities and qualifications for the position can be found at:  https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/associate-vice-president-for-enrollment-management-johnson-c-smith-university

To ensure fullest consideration, candidates are advised to submit their materials by December 11, 2019. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.

Applications should be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to: JCSU.AVPEM@agbsearch.com. Materials must include: a letter of interest that responds to the Opportunities and Challenges and the Qualifications and Qualities sections of this profile; a current CV or resume; names and contact information (telephone and email) for  five references, none of whom will be contacted until a later stage of the search or without the formal permission of the candidate.  All inquiries and applications will be received and evaluated in confidence.

Dr. Richard A. Wueste of AGB Search is assisting with this search. Nominators and prospective candidates may contact Dr. Wueste at richard.wueste@agbsearch.com or at 540.431.5131.

 

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.