Associate Vice President, Admissions

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Associate Vice President, Admissions

Employee Classification: Assoc VP, Enrollment

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at

Department Summary

The Division of Enrollment plays a vital role in advancing the University of North Texas’s strategic vision by attracting, enrolling, and supporting a talented student population. Through innovative recruitment strategies, data-informed enrollment practices, and a strong commitment to access and student success, the division helps position UNT for continued growth and national competitiveness. United by a shared purpose, the team is dedicated to preparing career-ready graduates who contribute meaningfully to Texas and communities around the world.

Position Overview

The Associate Vice President of Admissions will lead a high-impact goal-oriented portfolio spanning undergraduate and graduate recruitment, admissions operations, and the campus visit experience. As a key member of the enrollment leadership team, this individual will influence institutional strategy, collaborate with senior leaders, and represent UNT to partners and communities across Texas and beyond.

UNT’s strategy focuses on developing student potential, driving innovation and partnerships, and advancing discoveries that strengthen regional and national competitiveness. The Associate Vice President will help translate this vision into action by building enrollment strategies that expand access, remove barriers, and support student success in alignment with evolving workforce needs.

This leader will design and execute data-informed enrollment strategies that drive growth and elevate the university’s profile. Through strong partnerships across campus, they will enhance the student recruitment cycle by expanding outreach, enhancing communication, and events.

UNT is poised for continued ascent, with a commitment to innovation, social mobility, and preparing career-ready graduates. This role offers the opportunity to lead at scale, innovate in a rapidly changing landscape, and help position UNT to compete at the highest levels of public higher education.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and ten years of closely related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated technology proficiency with various software applications, CRM experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enrollment management strategies.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of enrollment management regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards.
• Experience leading operations, process improvement, and organizational change in a higher education environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build collaborative, results-oriented teams and partnerships across the university.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex issues effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in related field of higher education, student services, counseling, or related field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Strategic Leadership & Institutional Alignment: Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate and graduate recruitment, admissions operations, and visitor experience functions. Partner with academic and administrative leaders to align recruitment strategies with institutional priorities, academic capacity, and student success goals. Contribute to cross-campus planning efforts to integrate enrollment strategy into long-range institutional planning. Collaborate with Enrollment Management leadership to address evolving student needs, higher education trends, legislative requirements, and emerging technologies. 
• Recruitment Strategy & Enrollment Execution: Develop and execute annual undergraduate and graduate recruitment plans aligned with the University Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. Establish benchmarks at each stage of the enrollment funnel and hold parties accountable for their efforts toward achieving those goals. Lead territory-based recruitment strategies that strengthen relationships with high schools and community colleges while improving student engagement and follow-through. Partner with Enrollment Management Communications to implement marketing and communication strategies that support recruitment, conversion, and institutional visibility. 
• Data, Analytics & Reporting: Analyze enrollment data and student trends to enhance analytics and reporting infrastructure supporting forecasting, predictive modeling, yield management, and strategic decision-making. Share data and reports that enable other stakeholders to contribute to enrollment growth. 
• Admissions Operations & Policy Management: Oversee admissions operations, including application processing, evaluation workflows, and decision release processes, while leading staff responsible for application review, file processing, and admissions decisions. Develop, implement, and maintain admissions policies, procedures, and standard operating practices that support consistent application review, transcript processing, compliance, data integrity, and high-quality service delivery. 
• Technology, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Utilize technology and leverage platforms to drive optimization and improve communication strategies, automate workflows, strengthen reporting and analytics, streamline application and transcript processing, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance operational effectiveness and the student experience. Advance continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and innovation across all admissions pathways. Stay current with industry trends and best practices. 
• Leadership, Representation & Staff Development: Serve as a visible campus and public-facing leader advancing admissions strategy, recruitment initiatives, and enrollment outcomes. Professionally develop staff to improve retention and growth. Represent the Vice President and the Office of Admissions on university committees, advisory councils, community organizations, and external events. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.