Job Details
Position Number: 998473
Functional Title: Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management
Position Type: Administration - Staff
Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North…
Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
UNCG’s Division of Enrollment Management consists of five departments that work across the student lifecycle to facilitate and support recruitment and retention. Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Enrollment Communications, the University Registrar’s Office, and a centralized business operations unit report to the division. The Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management, along with the Associate Vice Chancellor, provides leadership and supervision for these units (each headed by a Director/Registrar) and also provides strategic enrollment management for the institution as a whole, regularly interacting with and coordinating the enrollment initiatives of the Graduate School, Global Engagement Office, Lloyd International Honors College, and academic schools and colleges. Overseeing the institution’s enrollment management plan, the Vice Chancellor works closely with senior leadership and others to establish enrollment targets and estimate annual resource generation tied to enrollment. The Vice Chancellor works closely with the Chancellor to facilitate an environment where enrollment management and student success are closely tied to promote student retention and graduation.
Position Summary
Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment plays a critical leadership role within the division by serving as second in command for the division and serving as the primary leader in the absence of the Vice Chancellor. In partnership with the VCEM, the AVC will lead the development, execution, and assessment of enrollment and financial aid strategies for all new undergraduates and will work directly with the Deans on enrollment planning at the College/Unit/School level. The AVC will be responsible for guiding a state-of-the art new student recruitment approach that includes selecting and implementing enrollment technologies that advance the ability to make data-informed decisions and measurable resource planning. This includes yield optimization modeling, financial aid leveraging optimization, CPOS implementation, and strategic communication across audience types. The AVC will lead metrics-driven key decisions related to the development and execution of enrollment plans and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications include a relevant Master’s degree and 10 years of progressive experience in admissions and enrollment management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred qualifications include progressive experience in the leadership of an enrollment management department, direct experience at a large, public university, and experience in financial aid leveraging and leading a comprehensive enrollment strategy.
Recruitment Range
$155,500 - $165,680
Org #-Department
Enrollment Management - 10207
Job Open Date
06/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
Key Responsibility: Lead a strategic new student enrollment and recruitment plan and successfully meet the goals set forth in the plan.
Percentage Of Time: 35%
Essential Tasks:
- In partnership with the Vice Chancellor and senior enrollment team, the Associate Vice Chancellor will lead the development, execution and assessment of enrollment and financial aid strategies and tactics leading to the continued development of a state-of–the art enrollment approach that addresses objectives, resources and opportunities of the 21st century.
- The AVC will offer innovation in the development, execution and assessment of the division’s operating policies and procedures, which have direct impact on achieving enrollment goals.T
- The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead metrics-driven efforts to drive key decisions related to the development and execution of enrollment plans and programs.
- They will organize, track, report and assess enrollment data to inform and shape departmental efforts in achieving enrollment and revenue goals.
Key Responsibility: Lead Financial Leveraging Strategy, Execution, and Analysis
Percentage Of Time: 10%
Essential Tasks:
- Lead a comprehensive financial leveraging program for new student recruitment that encompasses both merit and CITI funds, leading staff from both Admissions, Enrollment Reporting,, and Financial Aid in this initiative.
- Have continual oversight of the plan and provide continual analysis that contains what-if scenario planning to maximize execution of aid/merit dollars in the recruitment process.
- The Associate Vice Chancellor will work closely with the Vice Chancellor and the Director of Financial Aid to assist in the development, monitoring, assessment, and planning of the financial aid budget, which includes merit awards, leveraging policies, and the overall discount rate. Further, they will assist in ensuring the financial aid process is streamlined and effectively serving students through the financial aid application, awarding, and notification processes for new students and families.
Key Responsibility: Serve as industry expert
Percentage Of Time: 10%
Essential Tasks:
- The AVC will represent the Division and University at a wide variety of community and professional events, both internal and external.
- Internally, the AVC will be expected to serve, and often lead, on a variety of campus committees, councils, and search committees.
- The AVC will readily engage in speaking opportunities at school programs, conferences, and other key events.
- They will cultivate and maintain relationships with key constituents, high schools, community-based organizations, foundations, and others in advancing the goals and objectives of University enrollment.
- The AVC will be expected to keep abreast of industry best practices, national and regional enrollment headwinds, and enrollment innovations.
- They will be expected to apply what they learn to advance UNCG’s enrollment operation.
Key Responsibility: Lead Special Initiatives and Implementations
Percentage Of Time: 35%
Essential Tasks:
- The AVC will be charged with developing and leading many special initiatives to enhance enrollment.
- They will serve as the executive sponsor, functional lead, or key constituent on all EM technical implementations.
- The AVC will be expected to lead the development of programs, policies, and processes to advance enrollment.
- They will be in charge of continual innovation and continuous quality improvement for the division.
Key Responsibility: Develop Enrollment Expertise and Talent
Percentage Of Time: 10%
Essential Tasks:
- The Associate Vice Chancellor will recruit, hire, develop and retain a talented, expert level staff of admission counselors and enrollment services professionals.
- They will enhance staff development and collaboration in cultivating a team culture that aligns with, reflects and supports the enrollment division’s values and aspirations.
- In addition, they will identify professional development opportunities for division staff.
- The AVC will offer exceptional quality service and embrace and value the University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
- They will identify, evaluate and prioritize staffing needs and models with clear and measurable objectives.
Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - 0, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Climbing-Stairs - O
Work Environment: Inside
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
Company info
Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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