Assistant Vice President, Graduate Enrollment

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston with free parking and accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Endicott’s seaside locale offers a bustling campus community where employees play an important role.

About the role

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will provide strategic leadership for graduate admission, partnering with campus colleagues to advance a comprehensive Graduate Enrollment model that supports the College's long-term enrollment goals. As a key member of the Division of Enrollment Management leadership team and President’s Council, the AVP develops and implements cross-functional enrollment strategies that support institutional growth while advancing Endicott College's mission and strategic priorities.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the future of graduate enrollment at Endicott College. The AVP will assess current practices, identify opportunities for innovation and growth, and develop an organizational structure and strategy that positions the College for long-term success in a rapidly evolving graduate education marketplace.

About Endicott College

Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. Known for combining academic excellence with hands-on learning, Endicott fosters a supportive environment for both students and employees. Working at Endicott means joining a close-knit campus community where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Enrollment Growth and Student Recruitment (40%)
  • Leads recruitment, admission, and new student enrollment efforts to achieve enrollment objectives across graduate and adult programs.
  • Develops data-informed recruitment and yield strategies for graduate and adult student populations.
  • Partners with Communications & Marketing to implement integrated communication and recruitment campaigns.
  • Oversees recruitment staff, territory management, and enrollment pipelines.
  • Monitors enrollment performance and adjusts strategies to maximize matriculation and net tuition revenue.
  • Develops, implements, and continuously assesses comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategies that guide prospective students from inquiry through enrollment and facilitate a successful transition to their academic program.
• Strategic Enrollment Planning and Organizational Development (30%)
  • Provides strategic leadership to advance the College's graduate enrollment model through planning, assessment, and organizational development.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive graduate enrollment strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Assesses enrollment trends, market opportunities, and organizational needs to inform future growth.
  • Recommends enhancements to organizational structure, staffing, and operational processes that support long-term enrollment success.
  • Establishes enrollment goals, performance metrics, and assessment practices to guide continuous improvement.
• Campus Partnership and Collaborative Leadership (30%)
  • Establishes collaborative leadership across the institution to strengthen graduate enrollment initiatives and enhance the student experience.
  • Develops collaborative partnerships with academic leadership and campus partners to support graduate enrollment goals.
  • Leads and develops the Graduate Admission team while fostering a culture of collaboration, service, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinates cross-functional initiatives that support newly enrolled graduate students from matriculation through to course registration.
  • Represents Graduate Enrollment on institutional committees and serves as a resource on graduate enrollment best practices.
• Community Engagement
  • Actively participates in the life of the College by attending and supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
  • As a member of the leadership team, models a strong commitment to community engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Vice President of Enrollment Management. Works under general supervision. Supervises the Director of Graduate Admission Recruitment and 1-2 Associate Directors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of previous experience in graduate admission, enrollment management, or a comparable position.
• Graduate degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; experience with a CRM, specifically Slate (Technolutions), preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Work schedule includes occasional travel, evening, and weekend commitments in support of recruitment or institutional priorities.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: clear, effective, and efficient communication, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members.

Pay

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.