VP of Enrollment Management & Student Success at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enrollment Management, Leadership, Communication, Marketing, Planning, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis, Team Development, Change Management, Student Recruitment, Retention Strategies, Collaboration, Budget Management, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success Department: Enrollment Management Position Reports to (Position Title): University President Effective Date: January 2026 Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary Job Summary The Vice President for Enrollment Management has responsibility for leadership and management of undergraduate, ADP, and graduate admissions, financial aid, registration, and transfer initiatives. Jacksonville University is a leading institution in the Southeast dedicated to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive and explore lifelong learning. Jacksonville University seeks an accomplished visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the first VP of Enrollment Management and Retention. This is an exceptional opportunity for a people-centered, strategic visionary, and service-oriented executive as the University strives to elevate the culture of the student experience from recruitment to and through graduation. Reporting to the University President, this position serves on the President’s Council. As we aspire to enhance student-centered outcomes, we seek a strategic leader to build the bridge between enrollment strategies and student retention efforts. Vice President (VP) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to student success efforts with a focus on persistence, retention, and student success. This role involves collaborating across campus departments, utilizing data-driven approaches, reducing silos, and leading programs designed to support and engage students throughout their academic journey outside of the classroom. The experienced individual will create and execute a strategic plan that elevates Jacksonville University's Culture and fosters an environment of belonging in recruitment with tailor-made student solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of higher education trends, enrollment management, strategic planning processes, and organizational leadership. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises Directors of Admissions, ADP/Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Registrar. Duties/Responsibilities * Provides effective and stimulating leadership to all personnel in the Enrollment Management Division. * Effectively manages by providing direct supervision, motivation, training and support to the directors of the following offices: Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar. * Provides for the academic welfare of students by ensuring that university policies and procedures are carried out on degree requirements, removal of deficiencies, academic discipline (scholastic probation, enforced scholastic withdrawal), registration, etc. * Assists directors of the Enrollment Management Division in the annual development, implementation, and evaluation of managerial objectives for their respective areas. * Promotes the efficiency of all enrollment management operations through the supervision of enrollment management budgets. * Acts as advisor to the President in all enrollment management matters and serves as a member of the Executive Council. * Serves as ex officio member of the Board of Trustee’s Enrollment Management Committee. * Ensures that all pertinent policies established by the Board of Trustees, the University President, the Executive Council and the Faculty Assembly are implemented and complied with by personnel in the Enrollment Management Division. * Keeps the University President, the Executive Council and the Faculty Assembly advised of all significant current problems or conditions affecting the Enrollment Management Division and makes appropriate recommendations for correction or improvement. * Provides input to the University President, the Executive Council and the Faculty Assembly that will expand their understanding of trends in higher education and aid in planning for the future development of the University. * Promotes cooperative relations with the community; the general public; other universities; community colleges; and elementary, middle and secondary schools. * Ensures, through personal leadership example and supervision, that all personnel and activities of the Enrollment Management Division project a favorable image of the University upon staff, student body, faculty and the general public. * Coordinates enrollment management activities, functions and operations with the Divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Life, Finance and Facilities and Institutional Advancement. * Supervises the development and modification of job descriptions, training and cross training and personnel deployment of all staff employees in the Enrollment Management Division. * Appoints such supervisors, project managers and councils as may be deemed necessary for the efficient conduct of the affairs of the Enrollment Management Division. * Collaborates with Student Life on the coordination of new student orientations and coordinates recruitment activities with appropriate offices and personnel. * Develops and supervises plans to improve facilities and operational efficiency within the Enrollment Management Division. * Influences the constituents of the University community toward greater sensitivity to opinions, needs and concerns of students. * Supervises the development and exercises approval authority of all publications proposed for printing and distribution by the Enrollment Management Division. * Evaluates the performance of each member of the enrollment management staff in terms of program goal achievement and personal development. * Prepares and submits the Enrollment Management Division input to the University annual budget, and provide the required supervision to ensure that all elements of the Enrollment Management Division's budget are properly and prudently administered. Required Skills/Abilities * Substantial experience with contemporary enrollment management practices and be astute observers of market trends in higher education. * Must be analytical, data-informed and results-oriented. * Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, marketing, planning and organizational skills. * Skilled public speaker. * Skilled at developing staff, fostering teamwork and managing change. * Familiarity with graduate student and non-traditional student recruitment. Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications * Bachelors degree required * Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree is preferred, as is experience with private, tuition-dependent institutions. A candidate who is flexible, optimistic, responsive, agile and appropriately opportunistic will be a good match for this position Physical Requirements * Must be able to lift 25 pounds * Must be able to stand for long periods of time Working Conditions * Normal office setting * Position requires some evening and weekend hours as well as travel Important Note This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. To Apply Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references with this application.

Responsibilities

The Vice President for Enrollment Management is responsible for leading and managing admissions, financial aid, registration, and transfer initiatives. This role involves developing strategic initiatives to enhance student success and retention while collaborating across campus departments.