Associate Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer for Enrollment Management and Student Success

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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The Associate Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer serves as a strategist, advisor, convener, and implementer, helping to drive divisional effectiveness, enhance collaboration across departments, and support the university’s broader mission and strategic enrollment objectives.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success on divisional priorities, operational effectiveness, organizational planning, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and synchronize the work of units across the Enrollment Management and Student Success portfolio to ensure alignment with institutional goals and divisional objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success.
• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of cross-functional strategies, initiatives, policies, and procedures that strengthen divisional operations and improve service delivery.
• Monitor key performance indicators, enrollment trends, student success metrics, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, inform decision-making, and advance divisional goals.
• Partner with divisional leaders to support strategic planning, project execution, resource alignment, and organizational effectiveness efforts.
• Track the progress of major projects and initiatives across the division and ensure timely completion of deliverables and high-quality outcomes.
• Foster collaboration among enrollment and student success units, as well as with academic and administrative partners across the university, to support a seamless and integrated student experience.
• Support efforts related to systems improvement, process redesign, quality assurance, compliance, fiscal stewardship, and internal communications across the division.
• Assist with the development of reports, presentations, planning materials, and executive communications for internal and external audiences.
• Represent the Senior Vice President in meetings and engagements with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership in developing a culture of accountability, responsiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the division.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the goals and priorities of the division.
   

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for direct supervision of staff within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Supervisory responsibilities include staff selection, onboarding, performance management, professional development, disciplinary action, and other related personnel functions. The incumbent plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of staff to ensure effective operations and successful outcomes.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in complex organizations, preferably within higher education or similarly mission-driven i