Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success for the University Academic Affairs. The AVP must possess the flexibility, agility, and executive presence necessary to support multiple institutional contexts and priorities across Rutgers. Consistent with the needs of a large multi-campus public research university, the AVP may be deployed to provide interim leadership, strategic oversight, operational support, or project management assistance at a specific Rutgers campus or Chancellor-Led Unit as institutional priorities require.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in strategic enrollment management, admissions operations, recruitment strategy, predictive analytics, financial aid leveraging, and enrollment technology systems. This role requires a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader capable of building strong relationships across academic affairs, student affairs, communications, financial aid, institutional research, and campus enrollment teams. This position represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of enrollment management at one of the nation's premier public research universities while advancing Rutgers' mission of access, excellence, opportunity, and student success.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.