Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Strategy

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

• Serve as an adviser to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and member of the Enrollment leadership team.

• Serve as a key leader within enrollment management, setting the standard for excellence in recruitment through the use of data.

• Collaborate with key leaders and campus partners to implement the enrollment strategic plan successfully.

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating data needs and maximizing collaborative culture across the Enrollment Management Division.

• Gather, prepare, analyze, and report large amounts of data accurately to university decision-makers, upon request and in anticipation of needs.

• Research and implement environmental scans to analyze student enrollment trends nationally and globally in Texas.

• Consult with directors, and support the enrollment unit directors to analyze trends, forecast, and provide data sets.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective financial aid packaging and planning for first-year and transfer students.

• Monitor admission and enrollment data throughout the cycle to detect anomalies or trends that could indicate changes in student behavior.

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations, including graphical displays, often transforming complicated data sets into easy-to-understand data points.

• Collaborate throughout the university to maintain strong relationships with departments. Working closely with the alumni office to leverage market recruitment and pipeline development.

• Utilize reporting tools available and through third-party entities (e.g., National Student Clearinghouse, IPEDS, College Board).

• Utilize ACU data sets of incoming and current students to inform and support retention and student success efforts across the ACU campus.

• Engage with industry peers, participate in relevant professional associations, and keep current on enrollment management trends.

• Review, coordinate, and enhance the admissions/enrollment business processes to ensure improved utilization of technology and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues.

• Understanding of the principles of data that informs strategy and the ability to apply data effectively in an enrollment management setting.

• Familiarity with financial aid policies and practices in the context of enrollment management.

• A commitment to the values and mission of ACU.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

• Visionary thinking, with the ability to anticipate future enrollment trends and challenges.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., higher education administration, marketing, business) is required; a master's is preferred.

• Proven experience in enrollment management, admissions, or a related field in higher education, with a track record of achieving enrollment targets.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and leverage data to make informed decisions.
  

• Work extended hours at certain time of the year

• Work some weekends

• Work evenings regularly

• Travel as needed

• Handle stress well (high volume and high speed demands)

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.