Senior Admissions Leader: Strategy & Enrollment Growth

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost for University Admissions to lead its Strategic Enrollment Management efforts in Columbus. This senior role directs undergraduate, graduate, and professional admissions, imaging, and recruitment initiatives across Ohio State’s campuses.

You will shape strategy, policy, budgets, and performance metrics to expand access and enrollment while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, 10+ years progressive leadership experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading undergraduate and graduate admissions programs.
• Ability to collaborate across colleges and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategy, and operational leadership for the university's admissions enterprise.
• Set strategic goals, policies, budgets, and performance metrics to support access and enrollment growth.
• Oversee admissions technology, processes, and cross-campus enrollment initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations and mitigate risk.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Higher education admissions

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Admissions systems

Imaging systems

Enrollment analytics

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost for University Admissions to lead its Strategic Enrollment Management efforts in Columbus. This senior role directs undergraduate, graduate, and professional admissions, imaging, and recruitment initiatives across Ohio State’s campuses.

You will shape strategy, policy, budgets, and performance metrics to expand access and enrollment while ensuring compliance.