POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Vice President and Special Assistant for Enrollment Management and Services
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1193
GRADE 49
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services
MAJOR FUNCTION
The Assistant Vice President and Special Assistant for Enrollment Management and Services, Inclusive Engagement provides support for leadership in the Enrollment Management and Services area, including specific efforts in the development and implementation of the University’s recruitment plan for increasing underrepresented student populations. The Assistant Vice President and Special Assistant for Enrollment Management and Services helps coordinate the collaboration of recruitment efforts and other campus initiatives to ensure a positive impact on the enrollment behavior of students from diverse backgrounds. The Assistant Vice President and Special Assistant for Enrollment Management and Services provides leadership support for the University’s strategic enrollment management initiatives as directed by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree is required. An earned doctorate is preferred.
Experience: A demonstrated record of increasingly responsible leadership in upper management positions is required. Three years of administrative or managerial experience in multicultural programs in higher education is preferred.
Skills: Exceptional leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and superior verbal and written communication skills are required. Familiarity with Missouri State University policies and procedures is preferred. Management skills in the selection and supervision of employees and development are required. Computer literacy is required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet. Strong writing and editing skills are required; a basic knowledge of marketing is required. The ability to solve problems is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Other: The scope of the job occasionally requires evening and weekend work. Occasional travel is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports the implementation of the University’s diversity recruitment plan and SEM plan through goals, strategies and tactics developed to help increase the enrollment of under-served students.2. Engages with internal and external diversity-related organizations and government agencies that support our recruitment strategy and identifies and builds relationships with community-based organizations serving under-served students across all recruitment territories traveled by Enrollment Management and Services, and engages in territory analyses to inform diversity recruitment initiatives.
3. Supports the creative oversight for best practices in marketing to under-served student populations in targeted geographical segments, participates in the development of publications, web pages, and digital communications designed to reach and engage diverse students and their families, and monitors, measures, and performs statistical analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of outreach strategies related to diversity enrollment goals.
4.Contributes to the achievement of University enrollment and recruitment goals for targeted student populations by representing Missouri State University at college fairs and high school/community college recruitment visits; advising prospective students and their parents regarding application procedures, academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, residence halls, and student organizations and activities; assisting with the development of marketing and recruitment materials; responding to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries; meeting with visiting students and parents; making formal presentations and planning events, both on and off-campus, for students/families, high school counselors, and community-based organizations.
5. Assists in the development of internal networks to provide an effective means of communicating diversity initiatives throughout the University, including partnerships with Access Programs, Financial Aid and scholarships, Multicultural Services, Alumni Relations, etc.
6. Coordinates special events, both on and off campus, designed to enhance and promote cultural awareness.
7. Promotes a positive image of the University through participation in community and professional organizations, represents the University at professional meetings and on community committees, and establishes and maintains credible relations with the campus and local communities as well as professional organizations.
8. Represents Enrollment Management and Services through service on various University committees.
9. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses and conferences, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services.
11. Contributes to the overall success of Admissions and Enrollment Management by advising and assisting the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services in all aspects relating to enrollment management and services and by performing all other essential duties as assigned.
SUPERVISON
The Assistant Vice President and Special Assistant for Enrollment Management and Services supervises managerial, professional, and administrative support staff and is supervised by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Services.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
AUGUST 2023
