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University Of Florida

Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions

University Of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635


Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions

Job no:

533965Work type:

Staff Full-TimeLocation:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories:

Academic Advising/Support, Executive/Director/ManagementDepartment:

03010000 - EM-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ADMINClassification Title:

AST VP, Admissions ServicesJob Description:The Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions (AVP) will serve as a key member of the leadership team for the Enrollment division and will work in partnership with the Vice President and their peers to achieve the enrollment goals for the University of Florida (UF). This is an extraordinary opportunity for an admissions professional to implement a strategic vision that will enable the Office of Admissions to innovate and position UF for future success. Building upon the University's remarkable record of achievement, the AVP will provide leadership, direction, and management for the Offices of Admissions and UF Online Enrollment Services. To support enrollment goals, this leader will use data-driven decision making to support undergraduate recruitment, expanding UF’s top-of-mind interest to prospective freshmen, transfer, and international students. The AVP, in close consultation with the VP, will craft and execute the vision for the next era of admissions success, generating strategic ideas and creative solutions to enhance UF's competitiveness in the national context of higher education.The AVP will manage and mentor a diverse team of 90 full-time admissions professionals and will inspire, motivate, and equip the staff with the vision, skills, and confidence to execute an ambitious agenda for UF. The AVP has responsibility for an operating budget of $1.2 million. Direct reports to the AVP include:Senior Associate Director of Admissions (Operations)Senior Associate Director of Admissions (Recruitment)Associate Director for Athletics (Admissions)In addition, the AVP is expected to:Lead the evaluation and selection processes together with the admission operations team to ensure that every application is evaluated through a contextual review process that utilizes modern admission practices and upholds the policies established by the University.Foster an environment of sound data collection and further a data-informed culture within units to shape strategic direction and make appropriate adjustments to an integrated enrollment plan.Provide recruitment and enrollment-related reports to the Vice President, academic colleges, and other designated persons/units on campus.Provide strategic direction for admissions operations and technology and utilize data, best practices, and innovative strategies to maximize yield.Have responsibility for the academic certification of student eligibility for intercollegiate competitions as required by the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).Effectively administer the State of Florida Board of Governors, State University System (SUS), and the University of Florida Board of Trustees policies and regulations related to the University’s undergraduate admission and transfer of academic credit policies.Actively participate in higher education professional associations such as NACAC, AACRAO, FACRAO, College Board, and others as required.Maintain awareness of innovations and trends in undergraduate admissions and recruitment and ensure annual admissions plans are strategic, practical, and relevant.

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