Assistant VP, Graduate Admissions & Enrollment

Mercy University; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University invites an experienced enrollment leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Graduate Admissions. The AVP will provide strategic leadership and oversee graduate recruitment and admissions, aligning plans with the university's mission and priorities to attract a diverse, high-potential applicant pool.

The AVP will be a key member of Enrollment Management and Student Engagement leadership, partnering with academic units to optimize programs, processes, and the applicant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education enrollment management, admissions, or related field.
• Experience leading teams, managing operations, and implementing enrollment strategies.
• Experience with CRM platforms, particularly Slate, reporting tools, and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement graduate recruitment and admissions strategy.
• Oversee the graduate admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
• Set annual recruitment plans, projections, and performance goals.
• Monitor KPIs: inquiry, application, admission, yield, and enrollment.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Financial Services, and academic units on outreach.
• Lead recruitment events and partnerships with external organizations.
• Ensure compliant, equitable admissions practices and a high-quality applicant experience.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Slate

Job description

Mercy University invites an experienced enrollment leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Graduate Admissions. The AVP will provide strategic leadership and oversee graduate recruitment and admissions, aligning plans with the university's mission and priorities to attract a diverse, high-potential applicant pool.

The AVP will be a key member of Enrollment Management and Student Engagement leadership, partnering with academic units to optimize programs, processes, and the applicant