Director of Enrollment Initiatives & Partnerships #000215

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

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Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but extended afternoon, evening, and weekend work is required to be successful in this position. Travel is required for advancing recruitment efforts.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Director of Enrollment Initiatives & Partnerships holds primary responsibility for operationalizing and cross-campus coordination of the division's enrollment management initiative and partnerships. This position plays a lead role in driving institutional management around growth and retention, translating University-level planning into operational project management and coordinated action. The Director bridges divisional programming, institutional data, and cross-campus collaboration to produce measurable improvements in enrollment, persistence, and graduation. This position holds decision making authority within the VCSA space and SEM initiatives.

The Director ensures initiatives are planned, tracked, assessed and communicated with fidelity. The Director oversees the design of collaborative plans and onboarding pathways serving prospective and returning students across the admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and broader college life cycle, directing the staff and partner offices. This position serves as a primary point of contact for students and families, providing personalized guidance to help students navigate challenges and barriers to enrollment and retention.

The Director maintains command of institutional, UNC System, state, and federal regulations governing enrollment, holds the division accountable for compliance, and represents the University on relevant committees and in cross-institutional forums, bringing strategic recommendations directly to University leadership.

A master's degree in higher education administration, public administration, project management, or a directly related field is required. Experience in higher education in a role directly related to enrollment management, retention, student success, or project/program coordination is required. Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support student success goals is required.

Master's degree. Demonstrated experience managing institutional projects or initiatives from planning through assessment. Demonstrated success in working with a team. Experience developing strong teams fostered by a collaborative culture. A commitment to fostering collaborative culture. Familiarity with Slate (Technolutions) and the UNC System is a plus.

Possess strong critical thinking skills, curiosity, administrative acumen, experience in budget management, a commitment to staff development, and a passion for empowering students through the college admission process.

To be considered, application must be made online.

Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.

For questions and additional information, please contact Meghan Harte Weyant at mhweyant@unca.edu

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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