WittKieffer is proud to partner with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to conduct the national search for their next Assistant Vice President and Dean of Admissions (AVP). This is an opportunity is for an admission professional with significant enrollment and leadership experience, eager to enhance the lives of students through an RIT education.
RIT stands out in higher education with its strong emphasis on experiential learning through its renowned co-op program, which integrates classroom study with real-world experience. The university’s commitment to creativity and innovation is evident in its diverse academic offerings that blend technology, the arts, and design, preparing students for successful careers and positioning RIT as a leader in producing graduates ready to tackle modern challenges.
Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, the AVP will play a significant role in advancing RIT’s strategic goals by developing and implementing recruitment strategies that are both data-driven and relationship-centered. While leveraging advanced technologies and analytics to enhance the admissions process, the AVP must focus on cultivating a team dedicated to engagement, outreach, and connection.
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) to design and develop creative, effective, and data-driven approaches to meet the university’s enrollment goals.
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices for both domestic and international students.
- Align recruitment events and initiatives with both the university and division’s branding and marketing strategies to drive lead generation, application growth, and conversions.
- Work collaboratively with other division leadership to successfully develop and deliver on strategic enrollment goal planning and execution.
- Work with the VPEM, Deans, and program chairs to determine the composition and character of each entering cohort.
- Use data to determine program effectiveness, inform strategic planning, and provide updates to academic departments, senior staff, and the board of trustees.
- Create, support and mentor a culture of inclusivity, professionalism, and excellence.
The preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in undergraduate, graduate and/or international admissions, as well as proven leadership in admissions, understanding of enrollment management including student financial aid and enrollment marketing, and acumen with technology and data analysis.
Based on competitive market information and in compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the base salary for this position is anticipated to be in the range of $160,000 to $180,000, supplemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Compensation for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, market, and organizational considerations.
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Rob Springall or Ethan Robles using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or by email, at RITAdmissions@wittkieffer.com.
