Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management (SA25003)

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Working Title:

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management (SA25003)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 9

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$116,314.00 - $185,771.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

Position: At Will (Range 9)*

Job Description

This professional will be the university's senior admissions officer, responsible for recruiting, selecting, and yielding, first-year, transfer, and international students in alignment with strategic enrollment goals. The individual in this position will assume leadership of the Office of University Admissions, which entails overseeing and mentoring staff, spearheading innovative and effective recruitment strategies, ensuring smooth operations, and fostering a positive work environment for the admissions team. This individual will also provide supervision for the newly formed Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and Office of New Student & Family Programs.

The new assistant vice president will have a unique opportunity to further enhance Minnesota State Mankato's recruitment reach, identify emerging markets, lead a talented team, and work with campus and industry partners to further distinguish Minnesota State Mankato with prospective students and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Administration, Communications, or a related field

• At least five (5) years of related work experience.

• The experience should include a minimum of five years in undergraduate admissions management, including supervision, budgeting, and policy development within a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualification 

• Preference will be given to those with leadership experience in undergraduate admissions at a comprehensive institution with a strong regional or national presence and familiarity with admissions recruitment, selection and yield best practices Preference will be given to those with leadership experience in undergraduate admissions at a comprehensive institution with a strong regional or national presence and familiarity with admissions recruitment, selection and yield best practices.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information, please refer to the Driver’s License and Record Check Policy (HR/LR Policy #1419), which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1419-hrpolicy-dlrchecks.pdf.

This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.60 to 299C.64 – Minnesota Ch