AVP, Strategic Enrollment Initiatives — Global Expansion

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Division of Enrollment Management seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives. This senior role drives the Division's most important initiatives from vision to reality, balancing strategic execution with accountability across a matrixed organization.

The AVP will oversee a high-performing team, manage the unit's budget and contracts, and partner with the Chief Enrollment Officer to advance undergraduate and graduate

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive leadership in enrollment management or higher education.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and hold teams accountable.
• Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills; ability to drive results in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic enrollment initiatives from vision to execution.
• Lead a team of Senior Directors and Directors; manage budgets and contracts.
• Build trust-based relationships across a matrixed organization.
• Partner with Chief Enrollment Officer to align strategy with university goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Accountability & relationships

Executive communication

People management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education

Job description

Northeastern University’s Division of Enrollment Management seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives. This senior role drives the Division's most important initiatives from vision to reality, balancing strategic execution with accountability across a matrixed organization.

The AVP will oversee a high-performing team, manage the unit's budget and contracts, and partner with the Chief Enrollment Officer to advance undergraduate and graduate