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Position Title:Associate Vice President Enrollment Management

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree and 10 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated leadership experience in enrollment management operations including admissions, student recruitment, financial aid leveraging strategies, and registrar services, with a track record of advancing institutional enrollment goals.

Proven ability to lead with strategic planning processes, including goal setting, implementation of operational metrics, and alignment of enrollment strategies with broader institutional policies.

Experience in budget and resource management, including fiscal planning, financial modeling, and data-informed decision-making that balances revenue growth and cost efficiency.

Experience in building and sustaining collaborative partnerships across functional units and representing a functional unit effectively in governance and external relations.

Master's degree in higher education administration, business administration, or a related field.

Job Description:

Summary

Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for an Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Provost (SVPP) in the Division of Academic Affairs, this leadership role is responsible for developing strategic plans and procedures to achieve the university’s enrollment objectives.

The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVPEM) plays a pivotal role in recruiting and retaining an academically strong student body, aligning efforts with institutional goals. Success in this role depends on fostering cross-campus partnerships that position Iowa State for long-term enrollment growth and sustainability. The Associate Vice President provides oversight for the key units of Admissions, Student Financial Aid, University Registrar, and the Enrollment Research Analytics Team. This position directly supervises the directors of these departments and has indirect supervision and leadership of roughly 140 staff on these teams. The AVPEM will also lead the development of enrollment projections that inform the university’s budget planning process. This role provides leadership on policies and procedures associated with finances and human resources for the departments and programs reporting to the AVPEM, including developing budget scenarios, ensuring compliance and creating systems for effective implementation and monitoring.

Through collaboration with academic leaders and stakeholders across the institution, the AVPEM will cultivate a culture of shared responsibility for enrollment and student success. This individual will be expected to bring innovative thinking, build strong relationships, and reflect the values and culture of Iowa State University.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of success in supervising and developing professional staff and senior-level managers, fostering a high-performance and engaged organizational culture; the ability to analyze complex issues and communicate actionable strategies; manage competing priorities and coordinate multifaceted operations; stay abreast of trends in in higher education, particularly in enrollment, recruitment, and retention; and approach challenges with a collaborative mindset and strong policy writing skills.

Level Guidelines• Participates in strategic planning and contributes to business strategy​• Translates institution policy for functional or operational area(s)​• Disseminates strategic goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized within area of responsibility ​• Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives of the strategic plan for area of responsibility​• Scope of influence is typically one or more functions, typically on an institution basis​• Leads planning /priority setting for enrollment management• Has sufficient staff to have multiple managerial direct reports (M3 and/or M2)​• Has full management responsibility for direct reports• Manages key drivers of budget​• Provides substantial input to the budgeting process and accountable for budget for area(s) of responsibility​• May recommend broad financial decisions that impact area of responsibility or beyond

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position serves at the pleasure of university administration and is exempt from certain P&S policies.

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About - Division of Academic Affairs (https://www.provost.iastate.edu/about)

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS815

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 29, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: October 13, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R17930

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.