Associate Vice President – Enrollment Management

Illinois Institute of Technology

AVP for Enrollment Management at Illinois Institute of Technology overseeing comprehensive enrollment strategies and optimizing student engagement. Leading initiatives for undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive enrollment strategies, leveraging predictive analytics and CRM systems to optimize recruitment and conversion processes. Proven leadership in managing diverse teams and building partnerships to enhance enrollment pipelines and institutional growth.

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Enrollment ManagementPredictive AnalyticsCRM SystemsStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Enrollment Strategy DevelopmentMarket SegmentationKPI MonitoringData AnalysisRecruitment MarketingProgram PositioningApplication Review ProcessesAssessment ModelsInternational RecruitmentPre-College Program Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementLeadership SkillsCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters Degree in Higher EducationMasters Degree in Business AdministrationMasters Degree in Public Administration

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEnrollment ManagementAdmissionsDiversity and InclusionStudent SuccessPre-College ProgramsSTEM DisciplinesGlobal DiversityRecruitment OperationsOutreach Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key architect of the university’s comprehensive enrollment strategy, integrating pre-college pipeline development with undergraduate and graduate enrollment goals with institutional priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
Develop multi-year enrollment plans, including market segmentation, program positioning, and growth strategies across domestic and international populations.
Leverage predictive analytics, CRM data, and market intelligence to guide decision-making and optimize funnel performance (inquiry application admit enroll), including pre-college participation, conversion rates, and long-term enrollment yield.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to application volume, admit rates, yield, net tuition revenue, and student quality indicators.
Provide executive leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of pre-college programs, including summer academies, dual enrollment, dual credit, certificate programs, and K12 partnerships.
Position pre-college as both a strategic enrollment pipeline and a potential revenue-generating enterprise, aligned with institutional growth goals.
Design and scale innovative programming that introduces prospective students to high-demand academic areas, particularly in STEM and emerging disciplines.
Build and sustain partnerships with high schools, school districts, community organizations, and corporate partners to expand access and strengthen brand presence.
Develop clear pathways from pre-college participation to undergraduate enrollment, including early identification, engagement, and conversion strategies.
Implement robust assessment models to track conversion, student success, and ROI of pre-college initiatives.
Ensure alignment between pre-college offerings and institutional priorities related to access, diversity, and student readiness.
Provide executive oversight for Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, ensuring consistent, equitable, and efficient application review and decision processes.
Lead the development and implementation of recruitment strategies across first-year, transfer, graduate, and online populations.
Ensure alignment between admissions criteria and institutional goals for academic quality, access, and diversity.
Partner with academic leadership to support new program launches and enrollment growth in high-demand disciplines.
Oversee integrated recruitment marketing strategies including digital marketing, content development, brand positioning, and enrollment communications.
Collaborate with International Affairs leadership to strengthen international recruitment pipelines, partnership, and student support services.
Ensure coordinated strategies across domestic and international markets to optimize enrollment mix and global diversity.
Provide leadership and development for a high-performing, diverse team across admissions, marketing, events and pre-college programming.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters degree in higher education, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, or related areas.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex enrollment strategies with measurable outcomes.
Experience managing multiple functional areas (e.g., admissions, marketing, recruitment operations).
Demonstrated success in building and scaling enrollment pipelines, including pre-college or outreach programs.
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data, CRM systems, and enrollment technologies to drive results.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex enrollment operations.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits