Associate Vice President for Admissions

Associate Vice President for Admissions

JOB LOCATION:

Fully Remote

Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

x On Campus

This is a full-time on-site position based in downtown Louisville. Some evening and weekend availability isrequired as is periodic travel for recruitment activities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Vice President for Admissions provides strategic and operational leadership for all recruitment and admissions functions across Spaldings certificate undergraduate and graduate programs. Reporting to the Provost the AVP will build and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy that reflects the Universitys mission strengthens pipeline development and supports Spaldings strategic growth goals. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both visionary thinking and a willingness to work alongside the team to get results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement an integrated recruitment strategy across all program levels certificate undergraduate and graduate aligned with Spaldings strategic plan and mission

• Lead supervise and mentor the admissions team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and student-centeredness

• Establish and monitor recruitment goals key performance indicators and data-driven recruitment strategies; provide regular reporting to senior leadership

• Build and sustain robust recruitment pipelines including partnerships with high schools community colleges workforce development programs employers and community organizations

• Oversee the full admissions cycle from inquiry and application through enrollment and matriculation ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for prospective students

• Collaborate closely with academic deans program directors financial aid marketing and student services to align recruitment messaging and support yield efforts

• Leverage CRM and financial aid leveraging systems tooptimizeoutreach communication and conversion strategies

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies for non-traditional transfer adult learner and graduate populations consistent with Spaldings market position and workforce-aligned programs

• Represent Spalding at recruitment events college fairs community forums and partner institutions

• Stay current with trends in higher education enrollment including demographic shifts competitor positioning financial aid strategies and digital recruitment best practices

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelors degreerequired; masters degree strongly preferred

• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in higher education admissions or enrollment management with at least three years in a leadership role

• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment goals across multiple program types

• Strong analytical skills with experience using enrollment data and CRM platforms to drive strategy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability torepresentthe University compellingly to diverse audiences

• Collaborative leadership style witha track recordof building and motivating high-performing teams

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for health sciences allied health or professional graduate programs

• Familiarity with the Louisville or regional Kentucky higher education market

• Experience with Slate Salesforce or similar enrollment CRM systems

• Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven community-focused higher education

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with administration faculty staff and students.
• Regular contact with the general public.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

Interested candidates shouldsubmita cover letter resume and the names of three professional references. Review of applications will beginimmediatelyand continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan paid holidays paid life insurance and short-term disability.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves approximately1600 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.