Vice President of Enrollment Management

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DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to be our next Vice President of Enrollment Management. The Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM) leads the division of Enrollment Management, comprised of the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid and Enrollment Services, a team of 27 professional staff. The VPEM is the senior enrollment administrator, reports to the Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and serves as a member of the President's cabinet. The VPEM is one of two staff liaisons (with the VP of Institutional Advancement) to the Enrollment and Advancement committee of the Otterbein Board of Trustees. The VPEM partners with Business Affairs, Student Affairs (including University Housing and Athletics) to produce multiyear projections for enrollment and enrollment-related revenue to support institutional long-term planning and budget development. The VPEM facilitates a culture of data-informed decision making and best practices regarding marketing, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student success and retention. The VPEM champions the institutional commitment to enrolling a diverse and talented student body.

The start date is targeted for April/May 2024

For more information about Otterbein University and the Division of Enrollment Management please visit https://www.otterbein.edu/VPEM

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to be our next Vice President of Enrollment Management. The Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM) leads the division of Enrollment Management, comprised of the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid and Enrollment Services, a team of 27 professional staff. The VPEM is the senior enrollment administrator, reports to the Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and serves as a member of the President's cabinet. The VPEM is one of two staff liaisons (with the VP of Institutional Advancement) to the Enrollment and Advancement committee of the Otterbein Board of Trustees. The VPEM partners with Business Affairs, Student Affairs (including University Housing and Athletics) to produce multiyear projections for enrollment and enrollment-related revenue to support institutional long-term planning and budget development. The VPEM facilitates a culture of data-informed decision making and best practices regarding marketing, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student success and retention. The VPEM champions the institutional commitment to enrolling a diverse and talented student body.

The start date is targeted for April/May 2024

For more information about Otterbein University and the Division of Enrollment Management please visit https://www.otterbein.edu/VPEM

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership priorities for the Vice President of Enrollment Management include:

• Develop a new institution-wide, Strategic Enrollment Plan that positions Otterbein for enrollment success in the competitive Ohio and midwestern markets;
• Enhance relationships with Ohio's Community and Technical Colleges to grow the transfer enrollment pipeline;
• Provide leadership within the Ohio Athletic Conference Enrollment Managers' group to enhance collaborative recruitment activities to regain market shares from Ohio public universities;
• Oversees the development or multiyear enrollment models that allow Otterbein to project enrollment for planning and budgeting purposes;
• Work collaboratively with the Directors of Athletics and Admissions, evaluate current recruitment strategies and admission processes for student athletes. Develop best practices for creative and proactive enrollment strategies and processes for student athletes;
• Provides insight and data supporting the addition of new academic or athletic programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a Master’s degree (required), or a Ph.D. (preferred), from a regionally accredited university or university;ten or more years successively more responsible experience in a higher educational setting, private/4 year liberal arts experience preferred.

Applicants should have demonstrated success in enrollment management leadership in a university setting; significant senior-level experience in admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, registration and/or student records.

TO APPLY: Applications (to include a cover letter, resume or C.V., and at least three professional references) should be submitted throughhttps://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ot.... Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with priority review beginning on February 16, 2024.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Confidential inquiries and nominations may be directed to Jefferson-Blackburn-Smith, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at jblackburnsmith@otterbein.edu. Inquiries will be treated with confidentiality during the initial screening process. Finalists will be informed before references are contacted.

For more information about Otterbein University and the Division of Enrollment Management please visit https://www.otterbein.edu/VPEM

Otterbein is an EEO educator and employer. Beyond this, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff to reflect our student body and the communities we serve. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.