Associate Provost for Enrollment Management - The American University in Cairo at American University in Cairo – New Cairo

Position Title: Associate Provost for Enrollment Management - The American University in Cairo

Location: New Cairo, Al Qahirah Category: Provost Posted On: Mon Nov 10 2025 Job Description:

The American University in Cairo (AUC) seeks a visionary and strategic leader for the senior position of Associate Provost for Enrollment Management (APEM). This executive role is central to advancing the University's mission by providing comprehensive oversight and strategic leadership for student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, financial support and international programs.

The APEM is responsible for developing and executing data-informed strategies to meet enrollment targets, enhance diversity and ensure student success within a competitive global context. This position reports directly to the Provost and will harness data-driven strategies as a key driver for growth.

Strategic Impact and Responsibilities

The APEM will lead a significant portfolio, managing a team of over 50 staff and a considerable annual budget. The APEM will:

• Develop and execute an aligned, comprehensive strategy for enrollment, marketing, and retention, setting measurable goals for market awareness and quality and diversity of applicant pool.
• Drive innovative strategies to expand and diversify the applicant pool, with a particular focus on boosting international student enrollment and leveraging AUC's US accreditation and liberal arts approach.
• Design and manage financial support and scholarship programs to attract and retain highly qualified students, collaborating with Advancement and Alumni Relations on donor engagement and scholarship support.
• Provide strategic oversight for student-facing offices, promoting operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and the effective deployment of technology.
• Enhance international programs and services, including study abroad and global partnerships, while representing the University in national and international forums.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must possess the experience and skills necessary to navigate a complex, dynamic higher education environment.

Education: Master's or doctoral degree in Business Administration, Management, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressive senior experience in enrollment management, including strategic planning, budget management, staff supervision, and successful strategy implementation.
Key Skills:

• Proven Visionary Leadership and strategic thinking in multiple areas of student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, financial support and international programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage successful, diverse teams (Collaborative Management).
• Extensive internationalization experience and commitment to global education.
• Superior Strategic Communication and data-informed decision-making abilities.

This is a critical time for AUC. The APEM will play an integral role in strengthening the institution's position through the continued enhancement of our innovative financial support and scholarship programs.

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