Associate Vice Chancellor/ Undergraduate Recruitment

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Associate Vice Chancellor/ Undergraduate Recruitment Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM AA - Office of Enrollment Management (Emmett Brown (00002534)) Work Location: 2119 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management & Student Success, the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) will be responsible to serve in place of the Vice Chancellor (VC) as needed. The Associate VC will lead all aspects of undergraduate recruitment and admissions including: undergraduate admissions, transfer admissions, pre-college pipeline programs, international recruitment, campus events, financial aid, and testing and evaluation services in an effort to achieve university strategic priorities. The Associate VC will be a strategic partner in the development of a comprehensive recruitment plan informed by data and best practices. Additionally, the Associate VC will provide day to day leadership to a team of admissions and financial aid professionals and create a student centric culture that aligns with the institutional mission. As the leader of the offices of admissions and financial aid, the Associate VC will work to develop and sustain relationships with key constituents, such as the university campus community, high school guidance counselors, alumni, community colleges, parents and prospective students. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: The AVC will serve on the Enrollment Management senior leadership team, driving strategic enrollment efforts from first contact through graduation. Provide strategic and tactical leadership to all aspects of university undergraduate admissions and financial aid functions. In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, serve as a key strategist in the development of a high functioning enrollment management division. Develop the overall strategic recruitment plan for new students from search through enrollment and assume direct accountability for undergraduate enrollment goals. This plan includes pre-college, freshmen, transfer, and international students, a comprehensive student aid/discounting strategy, and consideration for how the plan impacts student success and outcomes. The Associate VC will create a strong foundation using in-depth market analysis and best practices to lead the staff in effectively managing territories and financial packages in overall student recruitment. In doing so, the tactics developed will drive high quality execution of enrollment strategies that are consistent with achieving the university goals. The development of shared values and team culture. Select, train, ensure appropriate evaluation and feedback of senior staff and all incoming new staff. Work to intentionally develop a student centric culture with clearly defined shared values that aligns with the university mission. Develop appropriate staffing plans and budgets to execute comprehensive strategy. Provide leadership to admissions, financial aid, and pre-college professionals to ensure the development of high impact enrollment practices that positions LSU as a leader in the field of enrollment management. Operational Advancement. Lead, oversee, and implement all operations, services, programs, activities, and budgets related to recruitment. Serve as the University expert on matters of pre-college pipelines, recruitment and events, admissions, and financial aid practices, policies, and strategies. Develop and maintain application processing, review, and selection methodologies that are anchored in research and best practices for all new students. In collaboration with the Director of Admissions, ensure weekly management of the admit pool working towards targets to achieve overall enrollment targets. Direct the development and implementation of procedures for efficient processing of applications. Assess and work to increase levels of application completion to ensure applications are actionable. Provide leadership in all aspects of new student recruitment, as well as the development and execution of a comprehensive transfer student recruitment plan that complements current recruitment efforts with campus partners. Provide leadership in the development and execution of student financial aid policies, procedures, awards, scholarship programs, and budget levels. Continually assess and strengthen all phases of the enrollment management operation. Identify methods to increase revenue and reduce costs. Develop, implement and evaluate pre-college programs that bridge the pathway for at-risk student enro