Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependant Scholarships

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management in Spartanburg, SC. This senior role provides strategic leadership for recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives aligned with institutional goals.

The position emphasizes developing comprehensive enrollment strategies, managing related systems, and collaborating with academic and administrative units to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 10 years of job-related experience, including some prior management experience.
• Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an integrated enrollment system that uses data-based decision making.
• Leads retention and recruitment efforts to grow enrollment and student success.
• Provides leadership for registrar operations, including review of student records and degree progression.
• Oversees enrollment-related technology systems and reports to support data-informed planning.
• Collaborates with academic and administrative units campus-wide to enhance student experience and institutional growth.
• Leads efforts in veteran services and international programs to improve access and support for diverse student populations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Team coaching

Data analysis

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Tools

Banner

Courseleaf

Job description

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

Posting Number: STA00755PO26

Location: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of SouthCarolina system is transforming the lives of South Caroliniansthrough the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locationsthroughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at oneof eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbiaand comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate andBeaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses inSalkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earnassociate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person,online or blended learning. All of our system institutions placestrong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, moreeducated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Job Summary

Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, University of South Carolina Upstate, STA00755PO26, Spartanburg, SC. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management providesstrategic leadership and oversight for student recruitment,enrollment, and retention initiatives that support the University'senrollment goals. This position assists in the development andimplementation of comprehensive enrollment strategies designed to enroll, and retain students through exceptional service, innovativetechnology, and data-informed decision making. The Associate ViceChancellor collaborates with academic and administrative unitsacross campus to enhance student experience, strengthen enrollmentoutcomes, and support institutional growth. Additionally, theposition provides leadership for enrollment andregistration-related systems and processes, ensuring efficientoperations, continuous improvement, and student-centered servicesthat promote access, persistence, and success.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and at least 10years of job related experience, including some prior managementexperience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in admissions, public relations, sales experience oranother student personnel area desired. Preference will be given tocandidates with experience in college admissions, records and/orfinancial aid. Prefer candidates with experience in Banner andCoursleaf.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range ofaudiences. Effective motivational skills, sales ability, andattention to detail. Must be able and willing to travel and workflexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Ability toprepare and analyze data and reports. Experience working withconfidential and sensitive information. Must be creative,energetic, enthusiastic self-starter committed to transparent,transformational leadership. Must be knowledgeable of the issuesand trends in U.S. higher education and have a demonstrated abilityto develop relationships with a diverse group of constituents. Asuccessful background check is required.

Job Duties

• Job Duties Job Duty Assists with developing, refining,implementing, maintaining, and evaluating an integrated enrollmentsystem that emphasizes data-based decision making.
• Works with others in the office and across campus to develop andsupport retention strategies to grow enrollment. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Provides leadership forregistrar office including review of student records, identifyingareas for retention, evaluating courses/enrollment levels, andawarding of degrees. Analyzes enrollment patterns, course demand,and student progression data to identify opportunities that supportstudent retention, timely degree completion, and institutionaleffectiveness. Develops and delivers reports and analyses onenrollment trends, course utilization, and academic demand tosupport strategic planning, resource allocation, and schedulingdecisions.
• Hires, trains, coaches and evaluate staff performance in therecords office. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 JobDuty Collaborates regularly with others across campus, includingacademic departments, student life, and international programs tolink student enrollment and persistence. Supports study abroad and transfer of international credit.
• Provides leadership and oversight for key enrollment and academictechnology systems that support student success, registration, anddegree completion. Manages the online academic catalog inpartnership with academic governance and university stakeholders toensure accuracy, compliance, and timely implementation ofcurriculum changes. Oversees RisePoint and Acadeum partnerships,including registration processes, reporting, and operationalsupport for online and collaborative academic programs. Serves as alead for enrollment-related technology systems, leveraging data andsystem capabilities to enhance registration, enrollment management,degree progress monitoring, and the overall student experience.Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Collaborateswith graduate program directors and academic leadership to developand implement strategies that support graduate student recruitment,enrollment, retention, and program growth. Provides leadership andsupport for the expansion of graduate offerings, new programdevelopment, and enrollment initiatives designed to meet workforceand student demand. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10Job Duty Assists with veteran student services and enrollmentinitiatives to ensure timely support, successful access toeducational benefits, and positive student experience. Serves asthe lead administrator for technology systems that support thecertification, processing, and management of veterans' educationalbenefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.Collaborates with campus partners to strengthen services andresources for military-affiliated students and supportsinstitutional efforts to maintain recognition as a top-rankeduniversity for veterans.
• Works with faculty athletic representative and registrar to reviewstudent records and verify eligibility for Division I rostersEssential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Serves oncabinet and other committees as needed to represent enrollmentservices.
• Other duties as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time10

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current andprevious work history and education. A resume may be attached, butnot substituted for completing work history and education sectionsof the application.

Benefits

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate inemployment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on thebasis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability,ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression,genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy,race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or anyother protected category under applicable law.