Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

The Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Is responsible for creating, leading, and managing a comprehensive enrollment management strategy that incorporates best practices in recruitment, admissions, records, registration, and financial aid.  The AVP for Enrollment Management provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan for Dalton State College.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day Monday, January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

• Cover letter  
• Resume
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current  and or past employer. 

Minimum Annual Salary: $101,700/year

Benefits Include: 

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits 

Responsibilities

Directs enrollment services department operations. - 30%
The AVP will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operation of one of the following departments:  Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Transitions, and Student Enrollment Communications.  The department assigned will vary based on personnel.

Oversees and chairs the campus enrollment committee - 25%
-Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Residential Life, Fiscal Affairs, and other stakeholders to streamline processes and facilitate student development and success.
-Collaborate with Institutional Research to ensure decisions being made are data-driven and enrollment management/student success has needed reports to meet recruitment, retention, and completion goals.
-Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the execution of a multi-year and annual comprehensive data-driven strategic enrollment plan.
-Coordinate student communication efforts with the Office of Marketing and Communications.
-Offer routine data analysis to the Vice President for Student Enrollment & Success (VPSE&S) and other college administrators regarding enrollment projections, trends, course demands, and other indicators needed to support operational plans and budgets.

Administers the operations of the Office of Enrollment Services - 40%
-Develop annual enrollment forecasts, and predictive models; build, lead, and motivate the appropriate teams to ensure that enrollment goals are met.
-Collaborate with admission and financial aid directors to develop and administer financial aid/scholarship programs.
-Stay informed on matters related to federal and state financial aid regulations.
-Recommend and implement approved strategies to enhance affordability and accessibility, in support of institutional goals.
-Act as point person for non-payment drops, collaborating with Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar.
-Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the specific programs, services, and functions designed to meet Dalton State¿s objectives related to enrollment management.
-Evaluate and improve the practices of the student enrollment experience, including timely, effective, and positive engagement with students and families throughout the entirety of their experiences with admissions, financial aid, and registration.
-Coordinate the fall and spring commencement activities.
-Develop the annual academic calendar.
-Reviews and manages the departmental budgets in the Office of Enrollment Services.
-May serve as the representative for the system-wide Regents Advisory Committee for Enrollment Management [RAC-EM] and campus committees as needed.

Performs a variety of related duties - 5%
Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in student personnel administration, educational leadership, higher education, or a related field.

Required Experience
More than five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Doctoral degree preferred.

Preferred Experience
At least ten years of related experience.

See official posting at www.daltonstate.edu for complete job description.