Senior Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department:

Enrollment Management-540500

Career Area:

Academic Administration

Posting Open Date:

05/06/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

01001750

Vacancy ID:

NF0009732

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

08/01/2026

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The offices within the Enrollment Division (Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA), the Office of the University Registrar, and the Carolina College Advising Corps) focus on increasing the enrollment of outstanding students from North Carolina and beyond, including students who strengthen diversity; meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all undergraduate students who qualify for federal aid; maintaining the integrity of the student record and academic and administrative processes; supporting student success; and providing great care to all who come our way. The work of the Enrollment Division is closely scrutinized by students and their families; by faculty, staff, students, and alumni; by secondary-school teachers and administrators; by lawmakers at the local, state, and national level; and by the media.

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced, visionary leader to serve as Senior Associate Provost (SAP) for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Access. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Success, the SAP serves as Carolina’s chief enrollment officer, leading a comprehensive portfolio that includes Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships and Student Aid, the University Registrar, the Carolina College Advising Corps, Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs, Strategic Technology Solutions, and the forthcoming University OneStop.

The SAP will develop and implement an innovative, data-informed strategic enrollment plan that strengthens access, recruitment, retention, and completion in a highly competitive environment while advancing UNC-Chapel Hill’s goal of growing its undergraduate population by 5,000 students over the next decade. This leader will work collaboratively with academic and administrative partners across a decentralized institution, driving innovation throughout the enrollment lifecycle and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and academic capacity.

The SAP will strengthen statewide partnerships and lead transformative pre-college initiatives, including the Carolina College Advising Corps. The SAP will steward financial aid resources, guide modernization and process improvements, and leverage analytics, marketing strategy, and emerging technologies to improve outcomes and enhance the student experience.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and collaborative doer who excels at leading high-performing teams, managing complex systems, and fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of student access and success at one of the nation’s leading public universities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

At least 7 years of demonstrated success in enrollment management, admissions, marketing, communications, or related areas in a private or public setting
Strategic leadership experience aligning enrollment initiatives with institutional goals
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
A deep commitment to student success and institutional excellence
Ability to develop and implement project plans, engage in possibility thinking, and articulate success scenarios

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The ideal candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader with a proven track record in admissions, marketing, communications, and/or brand management. They will demonstrate:
Expertise in strategic planning, marketing, enrollment forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
Experience leveraging analytics, predictive modeling, and technology to optimize recruitment
The ability to build sustainable systems and processes that adapt to the evolving higher education landscape
The ability to identify success metrics, milestones and timelines and implement project plans to achieve them

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.