Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services

Florida International University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services.

Florida International University (FIU), one of Florida s 11 state universities, was founded in 1965. As of fall 2009, the University is ranked by the Carnegie Classification System as Research University-High Research Activity with $108 million in research expenditures. The University has two campuses: the 344-acre Modesto Maidique Campus in western Miami-Dade County, the 200-acre Biscayne Bay Campus in northeast Miami-Dade County, and a major research facility, the 40-acre Engineering Center, located near the Modesto Maidique Campus. In addition, there is the FIU Broward-Pines Center in Pembroke Pines, Macy s Downtown Center in Miami, as well as the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum on the Modesto Maidique Campus, and the Wolfsonian Museum, located in Miami Beach.

FIU opened the doors of its College of Law in 2002 and opened a College of Medicine in fall 2009. FIU is authorized to offer 74 baccalaureate programs, 82 master s programs, three specialist programs, 30 doctoral programs, and two professional programs. Since its inception, the University has awarded more than 152,000 degrees.

The Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services will develop and execute well-planned strategies and tactics to shape the institution s enrollment goals by promoting the University in regional, state, national, and international markets; recruiting and admitting new undergraduate students; enrolling, registering, aiding, and retaining students; and providing smart, efficient and service-oriented processes to guide students through the enrollment pathway from recruitment to commencement. The Associate Vice President will report to the Provost and Executive Vice President.

The ideal candidate will have a an advanced degree with seven years progressively responsible experience and leadership in enrollment management in higher education, with at least five years supervisory leadership; a terminal degree in a related field is preferred.

S/he will also demonstrate strong evidence of sophisticated marketing expertise that produces results, and will possess an advanced understanding of financial aid packaging to support enrollment decisions. The successful candidate will have exceptional communications skills, written proficiency, and seasoned public speaking/presentation skills. S/he will have embraced the application of all current technologies to achieve goals in both Admissions and Marketing.

Greenwood/Asher& Associates, Inc. is assisting Florida International University in the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be provided by March 8, 2010. Nominations should include the name, position, address, and telephone number. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate s experiences match the position requirements, a resume and contact information for at least five references. Submission of materials as MS Word attachments is strongly encouraged.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850.650.2277tFax: 850.650.2272
E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com

The government in the sunshine laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.

A member of the State University System of Florida,
Florida International University is an
Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer

For information about FIU, see http://fiu.edu/