Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Vice Chancellor

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
Undergraduate Admissions - NB

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management. (AVC-EM) for the Offices of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, New Brunswick.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of undergraduate and graduate admissions, recruitment and outreach, marketing and communications, and applicant services across all undergraduate-enrolling schools at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
• Oversees recruitment, outreach, marketing, communications, and customer service functions supporting graduate enrollment.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive, forward-looking admissions strategy designed to attract and enroll a diverse, high-achieving national and international student population, from prospect through deposit.
• Advances recruitment and marketing strategies to strengthen the graduate applicant pool, while respecting program-level authority over final admissions decisions.
• Leads enrollment planning and forecasting efforts, designing and implementing targeted recruitment, marketing, and admissions strategies to achieve short- and long-term enrollment goals across undergraduate and graduate populations.
• Partners closely with Financial Aid, the Registrar, Institutional Research, Enrollment Management Strategy and Analytics, academic units, and student services to align strategies, leverage institutional relationships, and continuously refine admissions practices.
• Uses data, analytics, and modeling to inform admissions criteria, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and support enrollment forecasting and planning.
• Establishes and advances best practices in admissions and enrollment management and serves as a visible institutional leader, representing Rutgers-New Brunswick externally as the university's dean of admissions.
• Leads a team of approximately 50 professional staff and 80 student ambassadors and oversees a budget of approximately $8.5 million.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
10

Salary Details
$143,712-$200,000

Minimum Salary
143712.000

Mid Range Salary
181901.000

Maximum Salary
220090.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree with 8-10 years of experience in higher education, at least 5 of which must be in a supervisory position in admissions.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, implementing innovative recruitment, marketing and/or admissions practices, and using analytics to make data informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in admissions at a large, public university, serving enrollment goals for multiple colleges/schools.

Equipment Utilized

• Datatel, Banner, PeopleSoft, Federal & State Applications, Educational Tools, CRM, ERPs, Oracle Discover, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1425

Posting Open Date
06/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.