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California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), one of 23 campuses in the California State University system, one of the nation’s largest, seeks a collaborative enrollment expert who can provide entrepreneurial vision and leadership in the development and implementation of enrollment goals and measurable objectives to strategically admit and enroll new students to the university as well as retain current students. The successful candidate is expected to be appointed in January 2024 and will report to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dr. Kent Willis.

Fresno State, nestled in the center of California, serves as an anchor to the most prosperous agricultural Valley in the world and one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. Deeply committed to the success of its students, Fresno State admits, enrolls, and graduates hard-working students from families of all income levels in more significant numbers than ever before. About 87% of Fresno State’s students come from the surrounding San Joaquin Valley, and 65% are the first in their families to earn a college degree, changing the future trajectory of their families. It’s a statistic virtually unparalleled among doctoral universities in the United States.

The Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (AVPSEM) is expected to act as an innovative and creative leader who understands trends, best practices, and data-driven approaches to strategic recruitment and retention efforts in higher education. The AVPSEM position requires a leader who understands the unique needs of the diverse student population Fresno State serves and will be a compassionate champion for its students. The university seeks an AVPSEM who will create a culture of care for its students and divisional staff. The AVPSEM provides leadership in planning and program development to the directors of the following departments and their staff: Admissions and Recruitment, University Registrar, and Outreach and Special Programs (https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/about/orgchart.html). To learn more, please review the search profile.

Academic Search is assisting California State University, Fresno with this process. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion by contacting Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins at Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org, Rodney Clark at Rodney.Clark@academicsearch.org, or Andrea Cowsert at Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org. Nominations may also be submitted directly to Dr. Pippins, Mr. Clark, and Ms. Cowsert.

Interested applicants must apply through California State University, Fresno. To do so, go to https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/532115/associate-vice-president-for-strategic-enrollment-management to complete the employment application, including attaching a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in this position prospectus, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by October 30, 2023, can be assured full consideration. For more information about Fresno State, visit http://fresnostate.edu/.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.