Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Posting Number: STA00755PO26
Advertised Salary Range:
Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service – helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00755PO26
Spartanburg, SC
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives that support the University’s enrollment goals. This position assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive enrollment strategies designed to enroll, and retain students through exceptional service, innovative technology, and data-informed decision making. The Associate Vice Chancellor collaborates with academic and administrative units across campus to enhance student experience, strengthen enrollment outcomes, and support institutional growth. Additionally, the position provides leadership for enrollment and registration-related systems and processes, ensuring efficient operations, continuous improvement, and student-centered services that promote access, persistence, and success.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in admissions, public relations, sales experience or another student personnel area desired. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in college admissions, records and/or financial aid. Prefer candidates with experience in Banner and Coursleaf.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences. Effective motivational skills, sales ability, and attention to detail. Must be able and willing to travel and work flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Ability to prepare and analyze data and reports. Experience working with confidential and sensitive information. Must be creative, energetic, enthusiastic self-starter committed to transparent, transformational leadership. Must be knowledgeable of the issues and trends in U.S. higher education and have a demonstrated ability to develop relationships with a diverse group of constituents. A successful background check is required.
Job Duties:
Job Duties
| Job Duty |
Assists with developing, refining, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating an integrated enrollment system that emphasizes data-based decision making. Works with others in the office and across campus to develop and support retention strategies to grow enrollment. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty |
Provides leadership for registrar office including review of student records, identifying areas for retention, evaluating courses/enrollment levels, and awarding of degrees. Analyzes enrollment patterns, course demand, and student progression data to identify opportunities that support student retention, timely degree completion, and institutional effectiveness. Develops and delivers reports and analyses on enrollment trends, course utilization, and academic demand to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and scheduling decisions.
Hires, trains, coaches and evaluate staff performance in the records office.
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 40 |
| Job Duty |
Collaborates regularly with others across campus, including academic departments, student life, and international programs to link student enrollment and persistence. Supports study aboard and transfer of international credit. Provides leadership and oversight for key enrollment and academic technology systems that support student success, registration, and degree completion. Manages the online academic catalog in partnership with academic governance and university stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely implementation of curriculum changes. Oversees RisePoint and Acadeum partnerships, including registration processes, reporting, and operational support for online and collaborative academic programs. Serves as a lead for enrollment-related technology systems, leveraging data and system capabilities to enhance registration, enrollment management, degree progress monitoring, and the overall student experience. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty |
Collaborates with graduate program directors and academic leadership to develop and implement strategies that support graduate student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and program growth. Provides leadership and support for the expansion of graduate offerings, new program development, and enrollment initiatives designed to meet workforce and student demand.
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty |
Assists with veteran student services and enrollment initiatives to ensure timely support, successful access to educational benefits, and positive student experience. Serves as the lead administrator for technology systems that support the certification, processing, and management of veterans’ educational benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Collaborates with campus partners to strengthen services and resources for military-affiliated students and supports institutional efforts to maintain recognition as a top-ranked university for veterans.
Works with faculty athletic representative and registrar to review student records and verify eligibility for Division I rosters
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty |
Serves on cabinet and other committees as needed to represent enrollment services. Other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214181
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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