Matthew McLendon

Matthew McLendon currently serves as the Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Enrollment Management at The University of Alabama, where leadership in a large staff has driven undergraduate enrollment growth and achieved record in-state growth since November 2019. Prior to this role, McLendon held various positions at the Georgia Institute of Technology, including Acting Associate Director of Outreach and Client Services within the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Director of Strategy and Enrollment Planning, and Director of Communications for Enrollment Services, focusing on marketing, recruitment, and client services. Earlier experiences include being a Project Marketing Manager at NRCCUA and roles in banking and investment at RBC Centura Bank and Edward Jones. McLendon holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Administration from Mercer University, an MBA from Western Carolina University, and a BA in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from High Point University.