Executive Vice President, Admissions & Enrollment Strategy

American University of Antigua College of Medicine; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) seeks a visionary Vice President of Admissions to lead recruitment, selection, and enrollment of diverse, mission-aligned students. The role directs the complete admissions lifecycle, from inquiry to matriculation, and oversees a team of 10+ admissions professionals.

This executive position requires strategic direction, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to fair, holistic admissions while aligning with accreditation standards

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of progressive leadership experience in admissions or enrollment management.
• Experience in a medical school, graduate healthcare institution, or selective graduate or professional academic environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical-school admissions and holistic application review.
• Experience leading an admissions or advising team of at least 10 employees.
• Experience presenting qualified applicants to an academic admissions committee.
• Demonstrated success improving applicant quality, diversity, enrollment, or yield.
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and public-speaking skills.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic enrollment plan aligned with institutional goals.
• Establish and achieve enrollment, applicant-quality, diversity, and yield targets.
• Oversee the applicant lifecycle from inquiry through matriculation.
• Lead the admissions committee process and present qualified candidates for consideration.
• Ensure admissions practices comply with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Recruit, lead, and develop an admissions and advising team of more than 10 employees.
• Use applicant data, market trends, and CRM technology to guide strategy and forecast results.
• Develop national and international recruitment and outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with colleges, pre-health advisors, pipeline programs, and community organizations.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications on recruitment campaigns and materials.
• Manage the admissions budget, technology, and departmental resources.
• Promote inclusive outreach to underrepresented, disadvantaged, nontraditional, and second-career applicants.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enrollment management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) seeks a visionary Vice President of Admissions to lead recruitment, selection, and enrollment of diverse, mission-aligned students. The role directs the complete admissions lifecycle, from inquiry to matriculation, and oversees a team of 10+ admissions professionals.

This executive position requires strategic direction, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to fair, holistic admissions while aligning with accreditation standards