Employment Opportunities

The University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic university with a strategic commitment to multi-dimensional diversity and inclusive excellence, seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as its Assistant Vice President, Student Academic Records and Strategic Pathways.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will report directly to Dr. Jason Reinoehl, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, with dotted-line reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives. The AVP will provide leadership and vision for the Registrar’s Office and will be a forward-thinking and student-centered strategic leader in the division of Strategic Enrollment Management as well as across the institution. The AVP will also play a crucial role in managing and developing strategic pathways through the development and maintenance of articulation processes with high school and community college partners, helping to fuel the success of students who seek a variety of degree pathways and who bring a wealth of prior learning to the university community.

The new AVP will contribute to the continuous evolution of the Registrar’s Office, and the institution by envisioning, building, and executing strategic, systematic, and coordinated functions that support the ever-evolving needs of the greater university community. As a visible institutional leader, the AVP's influence will reach students, faculty, staff, and senior leaders. At least 7 years of progressive experience as a leader, including leadership of registrar-related functions and 5+ years of management and leadership experience is required. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred.

The University of Dayton comprises six academic units: the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, and University Libraries. More than 82 academic programs are available at the undergraduate level. With over 35 centers and institutes, including the nationally recognized University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), UD provides faculty, students, and staff with outstanding opportunities for research, experiential learning, and community engagement. With an overall enrollment of over 11,700 students, including approximately 8,400 undergraduate and 3,300 graduate and law students, UD encourages students to engage the world, developing critical minds and compassionate hearts. The Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area has a population of about 750,000 and is a diverse community boasting a renewed downtown, historic neighborhoods, and a highly favorable cost of living.

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Lisa Meyer, Kati Sweaney, Eleanor Vogelsang and Christy Pratt at DaytonAVPRecords@wittkieffer.com. Candidates should provide, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the Leadership Profile, which can be found at WittKieffer.com. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled.

● A BA/BS degree
● At least 7 years of progressive experience as a leader in enrollment management, including 5+ years of management and leadership experience.
● Experience and understanding of enrollment data and systems
● Experience in leading initiatives that prioritize student success
● Expertise with university enrollment reporting compliance
● Advanced capabilities in using the Microsoft suite of products, particularly Microsoft Excel
● Strong data analytics skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
● Strong project management skills and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced and high-demand environment
● Strong written communication skills

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

● Master’s Degree
● Experience with Ellucian Banner, Salesforce, DegreeWorks, CourseLeaf, TES, and other related tools and technologies
● Experience as a University Registrar or an Associate/Deputy Registrar or providing leadership of these functional roles
● Experience working within the Agile/Scrum framework
● Expertise in shepherding and maintaining FERPA compliance
● Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies

Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Lisa Meyer, Kati Sweaney, Eleanor Vogelsang and Christy Pratt at DaytonAVPRecords@wittkieffer.com. Candidates should provide, as separate  documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the Leadership Profile, which can be found at WittKieffer.com.  

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.  Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.