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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 22, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Executive
Department	Academic & Student Affairs
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management within the Rutgers Health Academic Affairs Department. Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management ( AVC-EM) represents Rutgers Health in activities concerning enrollment services, Rutgers Health policies and procedures related to student enrollment, central administration academic support units, consistent with and in furtherance of, Rutgers University's policies, goals and objectives. The AVC-EM will represent the needs and interests of Rutgers Health in enrollment issues and priorities and will collaborate with the other leaders of the University in furthering the educational mission of Rutgers Health. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Provide vision, leadership, and management for enrollment management operations, inclusive of Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid, at Rutgers Health. Serve as the lead communicator of enrollment policy and process with effective and timely communication to internal staff and leadership. Ensure policies, protocols and procedures pertaining to the university, state, and federal processes are observed in a timely and efficient manner. Lead the creation and enforcement of policies and procedures that govern the work of reporting units, ensuring responsiveness to regulatory changes, institutional priorities, and best practices in higher education. Work to ensure all team members have the knowledge base to understand, interpret, and explain university, federal, and state regulatory enrollment guidelines and procedures while ensuring compliance is upheld with ever-changing requirements with the University, State, and Federal agencies across the areas of responsibility (in conjunction with the University Central Offices). Ensure the optimal integration of the Rutgers Health Office of Financial Aid into the Rutgers Health Office of Academic Affairs and oversee its functions. At the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, closely partner with Enrollment Management departments and other constituents to design, contribute to, and implement short- and long-term strategic enrollment management (SEM) plans in line with leadership's vision, including defining of goals, specific objectives, timelines, resources, benchmarks and performance indicators to measure progress and success. Work collaboratively with Rutgers Health and University enrollment leadership to identify and assess needs, as well as the feasibility of strategic implementation goals, including but not limited to Rutgers Health One-Stop. Once strategic goals are determined required and feasible, create plans to implement. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, promoting close collaboration across the University and among Chancellor units and schools of the University, reinforcing a commitment to providing outstanding student and enrollment services. Provide oversight of the Project Director in their administration of the student criminal background check process. Cultivate business methodologies and strategies to improve the quality of the student educational experience and retention initiatives. Implement process improvements and craft policies and practices, along with the Vice Chancellors for Enrollment Management across all campuses, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, University Central Offices, Directors of the functional offices, the Project Management Office and key internal and external members of the campus community.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	35S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	128571.000
Mid Range Salary	170817.000
Maximum Salary	213062.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Executives and Directors
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Master's degree in an appropriate field of study such as Higher Education, Administration, Public Health, Student Affairs, or Business, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience. Experience must include a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible work in an institution or organization of higher education-preferably an accredited senior research or health sciences university-and five (5) years of relevant seniorlevel managerial experience, including significant organizational experience, team building, and complex problem resolution.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form and should be familiar with healthcare and higher education issues. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment is required. Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience as a Director of Financial Aid, Registrar, Director of Admissions, or other academic or student affairs director is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No significant physical demands. Sitting, standing, bending and very minor lifting. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is a general office environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0103
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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