Assistant Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management

The University of Wisconsin-Superior community invites applications and nominations for the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, who will develop and implement a comprehensive, mission-shaped and data-informed enrollment management plan focused on retention, recruitment and admissions consistent with the strategic goals and direction of the University and the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.

The full Position Description may be viewed here.

• Serve as an active member of the senior administrative team at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, providing counsel to the Chancellor and Provost on all aspects of enrollment management;
• Provide strong advocacy for the goals and needs of the enrollment management division with the cabinet, working collaboratively with cabinet colleagues to set direction and establish priorities for the University's future; Ensure that UW-Superior complies with state and federal regulations and University and UW System policies related to enrollment functions;
• Oversee budget, personnel, technology and workflow for a complex division of the University. Build a coherent  and cohesive enrollment management division, drawing on the strengths of current staff, and create a supportive and collaborative environment for their success and professional development;
• Develop a data-driven strategic plan to increase enrollment at Wisconsin's public liberal arts university, including specific plans, goals and strategies for recruitment, admission, financial aid and retention. Establish measurable goals for diversity, academic profile, net revenue, and student success;
• Integrate graduate students, international students and distance learners into the strategic plan and collaborate closely with the offices responsible for the enrollment of these students;
• Review progress toward the goals of the strategic plan regularly, ensuring that the division's human and financial resources are appropriately directed toward the implementation of the plan; analyze, evaluate and report data related to the enrollment plan and initiatives, and make adjustments to strategies based on that analysis;
• Serve as the chief retention officer of the University, overseeing and coordinating retention initiatives and working closely with faculty, academic staff and department chairs to develop a student-centered focus that will improve retention and student success;
• Engage faculty and staff, senior leadership, athletic staff, alumni and students in the recruitment process;
• Collaborate with the University Relations Office to create and disseminate a clear and compelling message to prospective students, to strengthen the marketing activities of the enrollment division-print, electronic and social media-and to ensure consistency of brand, and timeliness of campaigns;
• Develop student financial assistance programs that address the University's need for revenue growth and maintain a commitment to affordability for students and their families; and,
• Serve as one of the primary public faces for UW-Superior with enthusiasm, passion and eloquence

• High professional standards and a personal code of ethics characterized by honesty, integrity, and fairness;
• Skill as a visionary and innovative leader with a sense of urgency;
• A proven track record of setting and reaching enrollment goals in a higher education environment;
• Successful experience in the development and implementation of strategic enrollment plans;
• Strong leadership, management, technology, and budgeting skills, and successful experience in using qualitative and quantitative data to drive planning and decision making;
• A passion for liberal arts education and for providing access to students from all socio-economic backgrounds;
• Knowledge of best practices in all aspects of enrollment management-recruitment, admission, financial aid and student success-and at least five years experience in one or more of those areas;
• The ability to lead, develop, motivate and assess personnel; a collegial, collaborative and transparent leadership style; the ability to be a "hands on" team leader and team player;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Cultural competency demonstrated by experience in and commitment to working with diverse populations;
• Understanding of shared governance and proven ability to work well with faculty;
• A master's degree (required), an earned doctorate will be considered an asset.

To ensure full consideration, candidates should e-mail to UWSuper@rhperry.com the following application materials as MSWord or PDF attachments: a cover letter addressing the responsibilities, opportunities and qualifications listed above; a current résumé or C.V.; the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references; and, a maximum two-page statement of vision for sustained excellence in enrollment management and retention.

Review of applications begins March 22, 2013, and the anticipated start date is July, 2013, or earlier if possible.

R. H. Perry & Associates is committed to the highest standards of professionalism in all dealings with candidates, sources, and references. We fully respect the need for confidentiality and assure interested parties that their background and interests will not be discussed without consent of the applicant prior to her or his becoming a candidate.