Associate Vice President of Admissions, Kean Global
Kean University is a world-class institution dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and innovative higher education to the communities we serve. Kean delivers a world-class education that prepares students to compete in the global marketplace. The University has three campuses located in New Jersey, Kean Global, and is the only public American university with a campus in China at Wenzhou-Kean University.
Kean Global enhances and expands the University’s mission by providing a comprehensive range of innovative programming solutions including online and distributed learning, credit for prior learning, adult degree completion, professional and continuing education, certificates, international education and other strategic partnership related offerings.
Under the direction of the Chief Online Officer & Vice President for Kean Global, the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Admissions, Kean Global provides executive leadership and oversight of all recruitment, admissions and advising operations for all Kean Global students (first-year, transfer, adult degree completion, continuing ed, veterans and graduate students). The AVP plays a key leadership role in growing enrollment and ensuring student success by developing and implementing data-informed, student-centered strategies to attract, enroll, support and retain learners in Kean Global’s programs. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college and a minimum of seven years of progressive administrative leadership experience in enrollment management or a related field in higher education is required. A Doctorate degree is preferred and can be substituted for two years of the required experience. Experience in online education, adult and non-traditional student recruitment, or international admissions is strongly preferred. Candidate must have demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and managing enrollment operations or related areas. Strong analytical, strategic planning, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $145,000 to $185,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.
