Associate Vice President of Admissions

Description

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

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Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Admissions, the Associate VP of Admissions (Ground) is responsible for overseeing the entire Admissions process across all Ground Campus locations. This includes planning, implementation, and management of all aspects of admissions. The AVP will provide functional oversight, training (including "train-the-trainer" training of DOAs), and ensure adherence to standard systems and processes while achieving KPIs. Additionally, the AVP will act as a partner/resource to Campus Presidents in the hiring and firing process and directly manage a Central Admissions team supporting the ground campuses.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in education, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in admissions or related areas within higher education.
• Familiarity with Nursing program offerings, industry trends, and best practices in nursing admissions.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with internal stakeholders and foster successful partnerships.
• Proficiency in data analysis to inform strategic decisions and optimize recruitment efforts.
• Commitment to compliance and staying updated with relevant regulations and policies.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate the admissions team.
• Demonstrated success in achieving enrollment targets for campus based programs.
  

COMPENSATION is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $128,113 to $173,329.

Preference will be given to applicants residing in our regional areas. Below are the cities we currently have a campus or office:

Region
Locations

Midwest
Kenosha, Brookfield, Milwaukee, Madison, WI

Minneapolis, MN

South
Clarksville & Nashville, TN

Akron, OH, Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, New Orleans, LA

Florida
Orlando & Tampa

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Translate the strategic vision into operational delivery for the Admissions department.
• Recruitment Data: Establish, track, and analyze student recruitment data to make informed decisions and optimize enrollment efforts.
• Market and Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on relevant industry and career information, degree programs, industry licensure, credentials, and competitive forces.
• Enrollment Goals: Set forecasts and achieve new student, readmissions, and programmatic enrollment targets.
• Marketing Adjustments: Evaluate inquiry flow by program and recommend advertising and marketing adjustments to the Marketing team.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Herzing University's policies, procedures, and federal/state accrediting body regulations related to student recruitment practices.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Coordinate efforts with various Herzing Departments to enhance student outcomes and success.
• Technology Utilization: Demonstrate proficiency in using the Herzing Hub ecosystem and generate and analyze system reports to improve enrollment outcomes.
• Staff Management: Manage, motivate, train, and evaluate the campus Admissions staff, ensuring adherence to performance standards.
• Program Knowledge: Collaborate with Campus Presidents and VP of Admissions to ensure the Admissions team has a comprehensive understanding of each program of study.
• Staffing: Recruit, hire, and maintain appropriate staffing levels for the Admissions team.
• Leadership and Expansion: Provide on-ground leadership during campus visits and expansions.
• Travel: 50-80% expected travel: Travel dependent on system needs. There is a responsibility to visit all campuses to lead admissions execution across the system.
  

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Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position some of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax
  machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face
  or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
• Travel 50% of time
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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