The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Enrollment Management serves as Harford Community College’s chief enrollment officer and reports to the Vice President for Student Success. As a strategic and collaborative leader, the AVP plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the College’s enrollment strategy through thoughtful planning, program development, and data-informed decision-making.

This highly visible leadership role oversees the full enrollment lifecycle and ensures a student-centered approach that supports recruitment, retention, and success. The AVP fosters cross-departmental collaboration and directs collegewide strategic enrollment planning aligned with the College’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.

The AVP works closely with the Associate Vice President for Student Development to create a seamless student experience and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to address enrollment challenges and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). This role stays current on national and regional trends in higher education, with a particular focus on community college innovation and best practices.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a college setting, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and supervising diverse teams

• Expertise in student recruitment, retention, and support services

• Strong knowledge of enrollment management systems and data analytics tools

• Ability to use data to drive strategies, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements

• Understanding of current and emerging trends in higher education, particularly within community colleges

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including collaboration with departments such as the Office of Communications to design and implement effective marketing strategies