Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

The Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management (AVPEM) provides executive leadership for the University’s comprehensive enrollment strategy, overseeing recruitment, financial aid, and student onboarding through degree completion. The AVPSEM is responsible for achieving institutional enrollment goals through data-informed planning, integrated operations, and collaboration with Academic Affairs and institutional leadership.

This position leads a coordinated enrollment enterprise and drives initiatives to improve student access, persistence, and completion. The AVPSEM reports to the Provost and serves as a key advisor on enrollment strategy and institutional priorities.

An 1890 Land Grant University, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. Achieving nine consecutive years of student enrollment growth, N.C. A&T hosts a student body in excess of 13,000 and approximately over 2,200 employees including over 500 faculty, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges and a joint school of nanoscience and nanoengineering. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 100-degree and programs at the bachelor, master’s, and doctoral levels.

The University is one of the sixteen constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

North Carolina A&T State University is dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEAM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

N.C. A&T’s enrollment of more than 15,000 makes it the largest historically black college or university (HBCU) in the nation, and the No. 1 Public HBCU as ranked by US News and World Report. N.C. A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. Consistent with its land-grant mission, the university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders in the STEM disciplines, business, health and human sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. N.C. A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels, as well as certificate programs.

· Master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or a related field.

· Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible senior-level administrative experience in enrollment management or student services within higher education.

· Demonstrated success in strategic enrollment planning, including recruitment, financial aid coordination, and retention initiatives.

· Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams in a complex organizational environment.

· Strong analytical skills, including experience using data to inform decision-making and assess outcomes.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage different stakeholders.

· Demonstrated experience managing budgets and organizational resources.

· Working knowledge of student information systems and enrollment technologies.

· Doctoral degree in higher education administration or a related field.

· Experience at an institution of comparable size, complexity, or mission, such as a public research university or HBCU.

· Experience implementing advanced enrollment analytics, including predictive modeling or financial aid leveraging strategies.

· Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide change initiatives, such as CRM implementation, process redesign, or technology modernization.

· Experience aligning enrollment strategy with institutional strategic planning and representing the institution at the system, state, or national level.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Laura Bertonazzi, Ed.D., Managing Associate. For fullest consideration, please submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out the Talent Profile. For nominations and inquiries, please contact laura.bertonazzi@dsgco.com; all inquiries are strictly confidential.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.