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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT-MARKETING AND ENROLLMENT DEVELOPMENT

Southern Wesleyan University is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced executive-level professional to fill the position of Associate Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Development. Candidates should demonstrate a record of effective leadership and success in a growth-oriented educational or business environment.

Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President reports directly to the Vice President for Administration and Program Operations. The Associate Vice President has responsibility for the vision, strategy and implementation of all enrollment-oriented initiatives and service systems. This individual is responsible for the direct leadership and development of traditional and non-traditional enrollment strategies and will work collaboratively with other enrollment-related offices and departments. The successful candidate must be familiar with the market challenges of higher education including highly competitive non-traditional programming, and have a demonstrated knowledge of enrollment strategies, market and demographic research, prospect management, and experience with the management of advertising, media and electronic strategies. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator and possess a competitive drive to achieve the enrollment goals of the university based on an integrated team approach.

Requirements

A master’s degree in marketing, business or a related field is preferred with training and/or successful executive-level leadership experience within higher education and/or a comparable field such as business, marketing, advertising or sales management. Must possess excellent communication and management skills with proven ability to relate and work effectively with people and develop a team approach to planning and coordination of programs and personnel. The Associate Vice President must demonstrate values and beliefs consistent with the evangelical Christian mission of the university, The Wesleyan Church and its community lifestyle standards. The university is actively seeking to increase the number of women and minorities within its staff.

This is a 12-month salaried, exempt position; salary is commensurate with education, qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest by electronic media indicating an interest in the position, a professional résumé and contact information for at least three professional references to Dana Frost, Assistant to the President – Human Resources, dfrost@swu.edu, or 864-644-5980 (fax). Qualified candidates will be contacted by the university if further information and application materials are required. Applications materials will be accepted beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by October 1, 2010. (Posted September 2, 2010)

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