Associate Vice Provost, Undergraduate Admission

Job Title: Associate Vice Provost, Undergraduate Admission Job Summary: Position Purpose and Overview The Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission is a member of the Strategic Enrollment Management leadership, reporting to the Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management. The position is responsible for meeting undergraduate enrollment goals established by the VP SEM, in consultation with the Provost, University Cabinet, and USF’s Board of Trustees. To accomplish this task, the AVP UG Admission develops and leads the implementation of strategy and appropriate tactics for the marketing, outreach, recruitment, selection, and enrollment of first-year and transfer students for the undergraduate programs at USF. This includes providing strategic direction for planning, management and coordination of processes, programs events, travel, and relationships with high schools, community colleges, counselors, students, parents, faculty, and alumni/parent/student volunteers. The AVP UG Admission collaborates with USF academic and administrative leaders, faculty and staff members, enrolled USF students and SEM leadership team members and others across the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management to achieve enrollment and retention goals. Job Summary/Essential Functions: With record enrollment growth, a highly diverse new student population, a distinctive commitment to transfer students, and increasing selectivity in the entering student body, USF requires a knowledgeable, innovative, and experienced admissions professional to provide collaborative and energetic leadership of this important area. University of San Francisco and Strategic Enrollment Management is rooted in a culture of innovation and has been charged to be creative and forward thinking. The AVP UG Admission will possess critical thinking and analytical skills to lead a dynamic and enthusiastic admissions team. USF actively sustains recruitment and enrollment as a shared responsibility across the institution. The AVP UG Admission will build on a supportive campus climate to grow USF’s enrollment footprint and influence. The expectation is that USF’s UG Admission effort will be a national leader. Within this portfolio includes first-year, transfer, and international strategy, the University welcome and visit experience, and the fiscal responsibility for an operating budget of $1.2M. The primary responsibility of this portfolio is to meet the University’s undergraduate enrollment headcount and revenue goals, generating $50-$60M per year on new undergraduate student enrollment. Full Job Description: Essential Position Responsibilities Develop and implement a strategic and dynamic undergraduate student recruitment program while managing a team effort toward understanding and grasping the dynamic trends in student interest, recruitment, and admissions as well as the market specific to USF. Hire, train, and manage an admissions team responsible for outreach, recruitment, application review, selection, and enrollment. Plan, organize, budget, assign, and oversee the cycle of travel, college fairs, event coverage, and recruiting and yield events for undergraduate admission. Oversee a Welcome Center and visit program that powerfully communicates the distinctive qualities and benefits of a USF education. Ensure that transfer recruitment and admission efforts meet enrollment objectives and reflect USF’s distinctive market position as one of the few premier private universities focused on the enrollment of transfer students. Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and outreach efforts to achieve immediate and long-term enrollment goals for new students. Plan and maintain a comprehensive marketing and geographical recruitment strategy to attract new markets and expand the student base. Be a leader in launching digital recruiting efforts that are cohesive with on the ground recruitment initiatives. Serve as active members of SEM leadership team, working with other AVPs to create a collaborative and supportive culture in SEM. Direct the application review process, including timing, file completion, and benchmarking of comparative and qualifying data to admit and reach enrollment goals. With the Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management, establish admission standards and criteria. Plan, organize and oversee the annual cycle of travel, college fair and event coverage, email/phone inquiries, and recruiting/yield events. Use university and outside tools, resources, and technologies for business intelligence, data reporting and analysis to guide recruitment and admission As part of the strategic recruitment plan, develop strong working avenues with outside resources in collaboration with Enrollment Communications. Maintain a strong working knowledge of international recruitment and admissions, and communicate regularly with the Director of International Programs to facilitate dialogue about selection and recruitment. Develop a long-term strategy to grow international student enrollments to enroll a diverse international first-year and transfer class. Establish and support an alumni/parent volunteer program, and work with Alumni Relations and University Advancement on ongoing collaborative projects. Collaborate with the Athletic department on recruitment and admission of athletes. Develop and manage recruitment and admission strategies to enhance access and inclusion to all students at the undergraduate level that facilitates enrollment and retention. Develop marketing strategy and selection processes to enhance diversity. Provide continuous monitoring of University enrollment efforts and adjust plans and activities as necessary to assure that goals are being met. Collaborate with the Vice Provost SEM and the AVP of Enrollment Communications in the development of communication plans, publications, social media, and marketing materials for recruitment of new students. Train, supervise, and evaluate performance of admissions staff to achieve the objectives of the University's enrollment management plan through direct coaching and mentoring; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. Develop strong relationships with the high school and community college counseling community, admission volunteers, faculty, administrators, and SEM colleagues. Work closely with partners in the School of Management, Regional Campuses, and School of Nursing and Health Professions in the management of the Bachelor of Arts in Management degree completion program and transfer nursing Sacramento VANAP program. Visit high schools, community colleges, and make presentations at alumni meetings, high school events, and related programs. This position requires travel of 25-35% of the time; which may include international travel. Establish and implement policies, procedures, and standards for efficient and effective operation of the admission process. Assure guidelines and procedures are consistent with USF mission, goals and applicable regulations, and are responsive to the needs of staff and students. Manage and report on data related to all aspects of the enrollment cycle from recruitment to admission, enrollment, melt and beyond. Serve on relevant committees and task forces to achieve cross-campus objectives to improve the onboarding and new student experience. Collaborates with relevant campus stakeholders to align retention and admission efforts as well as improve communication of new students’ needs to relevant partners prior to enrollment. Other Duties: Remain current on emerging technologies, innovative management tools, and admission best practices. Manage the associated expenditures in support of recruitment initiatives and monitor departmental budget to ensure efficient use of available funds. Represent the Office of Admission and the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management on University committees, task forces and special assignments. Represent the University to external organizations and associations and at local and national professional organizations. Ensure high customer satisfaction with our processes. Responsible for compliance and data integrity for admissions. Provide actionable reports to assist leadership with decision-making. Ensure that admitted students meet academic and other standards. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Provide on-going training to staff and promote both in-house and off-site training for staff in order to foster personal and professional development and growth. Establish and communicate accountabilities and performance expectation for all direct reports using institution-approved tools. Establish standards and serve as a role model for department and employees for positive attitude, attendance, and professional attire/appearance. Actively seek ways to provide assistance to other departments in achieving operating objectives not necessarily under direct control or accountability. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred. Ten years of progressively responsible positions in enrollment with substantial experience at the director’s level and with staff supervision. Ability to think creatively, strategically and collaboratively. Demonstrated supervisory leadership ability; record of successful team building and staff development to deliver of admission responsibilities, programming and services. Excellent listening and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership; be creative and strategic; work effectively and efficiently with diverse faculty, staff, students and the wider community. Strong customer service orientation; ability to interact with a variety of constituencies both on- and off-campus. A valid driver's license. Ability to use databases, report generators, spreadsheets, electronic presentation software. Excellent listening and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse populations. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; follow through, and meet deadlines. Work includes some evenings and weekends and travel. Handle a multiplicity of tasks simultaneously; follow through on tasks, and meet deadlines. Understanding and commitment to USF’s mission, vision, and values. Experience with and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff. Strong equity lens, cultural humility and proven ability to work well in a diverse context. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Salary Range : Range: $181,000 - 205,000 annualized; commensurate with experience. The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law. Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.

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