Vice President of Undergraduate Enrollment Management

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American University seeks a forward-thinking data-informed and highly collaborative leader to serve as the Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment Management. During a pivotal moment for AU this role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of enrollment strategy at one of the nations most distinctive universities.

As the Universitys chief architect of undergraduate enrollment strategy the Vice President will bring a comprehensive view of the student lifecycle leading efforts that span early awareness and recruitment through enrollment persistence and graduation. The successful candidate will develop and execute an integrated enrollment strategy that strengthens the recruitment funnel enhances AUs value proposition optimizes financial aid advances enrollment growth opportunities and improves student success and retention outcomes. This leader will be both a strategist and an operator capable of translating data and market insights into action while building alignment across campus. The Vice President reports directly to the President and serves on the Universitys Cabinet.

A key member of the Universitys senior leadership team the Vice President will partner closely with academic and administrative leaders to advance ambitious enrollment goals and a coordinated university-wide approach to the entire student lifecycle. This leader will work collaboratively with the deans and senior leadership across the university to align enrollment priorities with institutional objectives identify opportunities for growth and differentiation and strengthen the Universitys market position in an increasingly competitive environment. The successful candidate will excel at collaboration communication and change leadership viewing enrollment as a shared institutional responsibility and fostering strong partnerships across the University. Supported by an engaged Board of Trustees and a leadership team committed to execution and innovation the next Vice President will have a unique opportunity to influence institutional direction strengthen enrollment performance and help lead AU into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $375000 - $450000. The President and Board of Trustees reserve the final determination of the selected candidates actual pay considering their experience and qualifications for the role.

To Apply:

To view the complete job announcement and submit your application please visit the following link: WittKieffer is managing this search and all applications must be submitted through their website.

Applications should include a resume orcurriculum vitaeand a letter of interest.

Benefits

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Other Details

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• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or perform work on-site at the university.

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