University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Senior Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Senior Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Working Title: Senior Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Appointment Type: EHRA Non‑Faculty
Position Number: 01001750
Vacancy ID: NF0009432
Full Time: Full‑Time Permanent (FTE: 1, 40 hours/week)
Location: North Carolina, U.S.
Proposed Start Date: 05/01/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. It consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and offers world‑class medical care, arts, and athletic programs.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Enrollment Division focuses on increasing enrollment of outstanding students, meeting financial need, maintaining student records, providing student success support, and partnering across the campus and community.
Position Summary: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced, visionary leader to serve as Senior Associate Provost (SAP) for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Access. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Success, the SAP serves as Carolina's chief enrollment officer, leading a portfolio that includes Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships and Student Aid, the University Registrar, the Carolina College Advising Corps, the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs, Strategic Technology Solutions, and the forthcoming University OneStop. This leader will develop and implement an innovative, data‑informed strategic enrollment plan that strengthens access, recruitment, retention, and completion in a highly competitive environment while advancing UNC‑Chapel Hill's goal of growing its undergraduate population by 5,000 students over the next decade. The SAP will strengthen statewide partnerships and lead transformative pre‑college initiatives, steward financial aid resources, guide modernization and process improvements, and leverage analytics, marketing strategy, and emerging technologies to improve outcomes and enhance the student experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant post‑baccalaureate degree required (or foreign equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; or a relevant bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience.
At least 7 years of demonstrated success in enrollment management, admissions, marketing, communications, or related areas.
Strategic leadership experience aligning enrollment initiatives with institutional goals.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Deep commitment to student success and institutional excellence.
Ability to develop and implement project plans, engage in possibility thinking, and articulate success scenarios.
Preferred: Proven track record in admissions, marketing, communications, or brand management.
Expertise in strategic planning, enrollment forecasting, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Experience leveraging analytics, predictive modeling, and technology to optimize recruitment.
Ability to build sustainable systems and processes that adapt to the evolving higher education landscape.
Ability to identify success metrics, milestones, and timelines and implement project plans to achieve them.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements: Campus Security Authority - required to report Clery crimes and complete annual training.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Appointment Type: EHRA Non‑Faculty
Position Number: 01001750
Vacancy ID: NF0009432
Full Time: Full‑Time Permanent (FTE: 1, 40 hours/week)
Location: North Carolina, U.S.
Proposed Start Date: 05/01/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. It consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and offers world‑class medical care, arts, and athletic programs.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Enrollment Division focuses on increasing enrollment of outstanding students, meeting financial need, maintaining student records, providing student success support, and partnering across the campus and community.
Position Summary: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced, visionary leader to serve as Senior Associate Provost (SAP) for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Access. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Success, the SAP serves as Carolina's chief enrollment officer, leading a portfolio that includes Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships and Student Aid, the University Registrar, the Carolina College Advising Corps, the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs, Strategic Technology Solutions, and the forthcoming University OneStop. This leader will develop and implement an innovative, data‑informed strategic enrollment plan that strengthens access, recruitment, retention, and completion in a highly competitive environment while advancing UNC‑Chapel Hill's goal of growing its undergraduate population by 5,000 students over the next decade. The SAP will strengthen statewide partnerships and lead transformative pre‑college initiatives, steward financial aid resources, guide modernization and process improvements, and leverage analytics, marketing strategy, and emerging technologies to improve outcomes and enhance the student experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant post‑baccalaureate degree required (or foreign equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; or a relevant bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience.
At least 7 years of demonstrated success in enrollment management, admissions, marketing, communications, or related areas.
Strategic leadership experience aligning enrollment initiatives with institutional goals.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Deep commitment to student success and institutional excellence.
Ability to develop and implement project plans, engage in possibility thinking, and articulate success scenarios.
Preferred: Proven track record in admissions, marketing, communications, or brand management.
Expertise in strategic planning, enrollment forecasting, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Experience leveraging analytics, predictive modeling, and technology to optimize recruitment.
Ability to build sustainable systems and processes that adapt to the evolving higher education landscape.
Ability to identify success metrics, milestones, and timelines and implement project plans to achieve them.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements: Campus Security Authority - required to report Clery crimes and complete annual training.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all individuals to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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