Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management to lead the university’s comprehensive enrollment strategy, including recruitment, financial aid coordination, and student onboarding through degree completion.

The AVPSEM will report to the Provost, drive initiatives to improve access and completion, and collaborate with Academic Affairs and leadership to meet enrollment goals using data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

Eight years of senior-level administrative experience in enrollment management in higher education.
Demonstrated success in strategic enrollment planning including recruitment and financial aid coordination.
Proven ability to lead, manage and develop teams in a complex university environment.
Strong analytical skills with data-informed decision making and outcome assessment.
Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
Experience managing budgets and organizational resources.
Working knowledge of student information systems and enrollment technologies.
Experience with remote or hybrid work arrangements and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for the university’s enrollment strategy across recruitment, aid, and onboarding.
Drive initiatives to improve access, persistence, and completion through data-informed planning.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs and leadership to align enrollment with institutional priorities.
Lead enterprise-wide changes such as CRM implementations and process redesign.
Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for enrollment operations.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Data-driven decision making

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Strategic enrollment planning

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Doctoral degree in higher education administration or related field (preferred)

Tools

Student information systems

Enrollment technologies

Job description

Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Laura Bertonazzi, Ed.D., Managing Associate. For fullest consideration, please submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out the Talent Profile. For nominations and inquiries, please contact laura.bertonazzi@dsgco.com ; all inquiries are strictly confidential.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran\u2019s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management ( AVPEM ) provides executive leadership for the University’s comprehensive enrollment strategy, overseeing recruitment, financial aid, and student onboarding through degree completion. The AVPSEM is responsible for achieving institutional enrollment goals through data-informed planning, integrated operations, and collaboration with Academic Affairs and institutional leadership.

This position leads a coordinated enrollment enterprise and drives initiatives to improve student access, persistence, and completion. The AVPSEM reports to the Provost and serves as a key advisor on enrollment strategy and institutional priorities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

An 1890 Land Grant University, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. Achieving nine consecutive years of student enrollment growth, N.C. A&T hosts a student body in excess of 13,000 and approximately over 2,200 employees including over 500 faculty, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges and a joint school of nanoscience and nanoengineering. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 100-degree and programs at the bachelor, master’s, and doctoral levels.

The University is one of the sixteen constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

North Carolina A&T State University is dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEAM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

N.C. A&T’s enrollment of more than 15,000 makes it the largest historically black college or university ( HBCU ) in the nation, and the No. 1 Public HBCU as ranked by US News and World Report. N.C. A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. Consistent with its land-grant mission, the university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders in the STEM disciplines, business, health and human sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. N.C. A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels, as well as certificate programs.

· Master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or a related field.

· Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible senior-level administrative experience in enrollment management or student services within higher education.

· Demonstrated success in strategic enrollment planning, including recruitment, financial aid coordination, and retention initiatives.

· Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams in a complex organizational environment.

· Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to inform decision-making and assess outcomes.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage different stakeholders.

· Demonstrated experience managing budgets and organizational resources.

· Working knowledge of student information systems and enrollment technologies.

· Demonstrated experience in remote or hybrid work arrangements (if applicable) and compliance with university policies.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

· Doctoral degree in higher education administration or a related field.

· Experience at an institution of comparable size, complexity, or mission, such as a public research university or HBCU .

· Experience implementing advanced enrollment analytics, including predictive modeling or financial aid leveraging strategies.

· Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide change initiatives, such as CRM implementation, process redesign, or technology modernization.

· Experience aligning enrollment strategy with institutional strategic planning and representing the institution at the system, state, or national level.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Position Number

Position Number 000158

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Assoc VP for Enrollment Mgmt

Organizational Location

Organizational Location Assoc VP for Enrollment Mgmt

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Assoc VP for Enrollment Mgmt

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3163

Open Date

Open Date 08/09/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 11/1/26

Special Instructions to Applicant

For fullest consideration, please submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out the Talent Profile. For nominations and inquiries, please contact laura.bertonazzi@dsgco.com ; all inquiries are strictly confidential.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;