Vice President for Traditional Enrollment

Vice President for Traditional Enrollment

Faulkner University is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Vice President for Traditional Enrollment. The individual selected will work collaboratively with other areas of the university to strive for growth and excellence within our enrollment management division. This individual will provide catalyst leadership to inspire and fully engage others in our mission and success strategies for enrollment while managing a comprehensive plan that emphasizes improved recruiting strategies, increased enrollment and retention. We are seeking candidates with a strong skill set in management, sales and recruitment. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Summary of duties include:

• Partner with other university leaders for institutional planning to integrate the educational, fiscal and advancement goals of the university
• Provide leadership within traditional and graduate admissions to further develop community and school partnerships, recruiting territories, and prospective student relations
• Provide supervision, consistent motivation and ongoing training for the traditional admissions staff
• Develop innovative recruiting strategies and maintain knowledge of market trends and pathways to improve recruitment and admission directives
• Develop successful mechanisms to ensure excellent service delivery to students from first contact through completion of education
• Oversee the awarding of scholarships; develop and implement strategic plans for the efficient and effective use of scholarship funds
• Oversee the planning, organization, implementation and participation in recruitment and retention events
• Forecast academic program needs as evidenced by market research and student feedback
• Develop and implement short and long term student recruitment and retention objectives and the plans for obtaining those objectives
• Collaborate with financial aid to develop and maintain admission processes that best serve both the student and the university
• Possess a strong commitment to the success of our students and work to sustain and advance the University's institutional values
• Serve as a member of the President's Cabinet and other university committees
• Provide fiscal budget controls and forecast the funding needs for this division

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field or other advanced degree required
• Minimum of eight years combined, progressive experience in strategic planning, sales, and recruitment required
• Demonstrated experience in higher education student recruitment and admissions preferred
• Knowledge of PowerFAIDS software and laws and regulations as they apply to financial aid preferred
• An active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ.