SAN FRANCISCO

The Vice President of Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning. This includes developing and executing a strategic, data-informed enrollment management plan with clear goals and aligned financial aid strategies. Highly skilled in data analysis and resource planning, the VP uses evidence-based decision-making to guide institutional growth.
A collaborative and forward-thinking partner, the VP works closely with Marketing and Communications on prospective student outreach, with Academic and Student Affairs and Institutional Research to support recruitment and retention, and with Finance to align enrollment goals and aid strategies. As a key member of the President’s Cabinet and Senior Leadership Team, the VP plays a vital role in shaping the College’s strategic direction and vision for student growth. This position also oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Records, and Enrollment Operations, and serves as a cross-functional leader who fosters strong partnerships across the institution. Above all, this role requires a steady, values-driven leader who brings clarity, integrity, and the ability to engage and align teams around a shared purpose.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description (a directly related doctorate gained from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis)
• Demonstrated and successful track record in the field of enrollment management, particularly in the areas of enrollment marketing and recruitment, enrollment projections and growth, and financial aid leveraging
• Thorough understanding of enrollment and retention trends in higher education, and demonstrated knowledge of marketing and outreach principles, strategies, and techniques
• Innovative and strategic, a proven and effective leader with demonstrated experience piloting new enrollment and financial aid initiatives
• Ability to share your vision and ensure that your division and the senior leadership team understand and support your vision.
• Skill in program planning, examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures in higher education.
• Collaborative leadership style and demonstrated management abilities to develop staff and effective teams; ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with senior leadership peers, while also effectively influencing peers and the President to take action, when appropriate.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills, and proven data-driven decision making skills
• Deep understanding of state and federal financial aid regulations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (written and verbal) and the ability to interact and work effectively with administrators, academic leadership, faculty, students, and members of the community at large; strong presentation skills
• Familiarity with and ability to apply technological innovations to enrollment office management and office operations; experience using CRM and integrated data systems.
• Demonstrate commitment to advancing the college’s DEIB goals and play an active role in building an inclusive culture and understanding the structures which promote (or hinder) diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at CCA.
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