Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions; Undergraduate Admissions Posting #

5385

Department Description:

Undergraduate Admissions celebrates innovative thinkers who are determined to create lasting change. Our students and faculty members embrace change and relish being part of a globally-minded community of scholars.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

This recruitment is open to current University of San Diego employees only. Only current USD employees are eligible to apply and be considered for this position.

This senior leadership position is responsible for the recruitment, admission, and enrollment activity for all new undergraduate students. The Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions contributes to the strategic direction and provides leadership in the development and execution of undergraduate enrollment strategies, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission, enrollment goals, and student success priorities. Key responsibilities include the supervision of admissions staff, the development and execution of annual recruit plans, and communicating those plans and the results to the campus community. This position oversees the processing and decision-making for all firstyear and transfer applications and ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of related operations through delegated authority to the Associate Directors. In addition, this position works with other campus constituents associated with the enrollment process, including financial aid, international student services, housing, Dean’s office, and offices within student affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the design and execution of undergraduate recruitment, admission, and enrollment strategies, in partnership with the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, to support the University’s enrollment, class composition, and net tuition revenue goals. 
  • Work with Enrollment leadership and Marketing and Communications to coordinate marketing messages in all external communications including publications, web site, social media, and letters.
  • Coordinate processes across the campus regarding the enrollment of new undergraduate students.
  • Ensure the timely processing and decision of all undergraduate applications.
  • Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines in the recruitment of new student athletes.
  • Ensure compliance with Homeland Security guidelines in the recruitment of international students, as well as coordinate activity with the Office of International Student Services.  
• Responsible for the development and execution of annual recruitment plans for undergraduate freshman and transfer students, including data-informed strategies to strengthen market position, expand geographic reach, and improve student yield.   
• Through the Associate Directors of Admission and Operations, provide leadership, direction, and supervision to the undergraduate staff.   
• Communicate the undergraduate plans, processes and statistics to campus community, providing regular updates and analysis to institutional leadership and stakeholders.   
• Serve as chief admissions spokesperson to students, parents, counselors, and other external const