Vice President of Enrollment Management

Description

Oglethorpe University seeks an enthusiastic Vice President for Enrollment Management to champion student recruitment, fostering thoughtful growth and advancing academic excellence in an inclusive learning environment through strategic enrollment efforts. This key leader will ensure enrollment strategies align with Oglethorpe's mission and values, while fostering meaningful connections for prospective students.

About Oglethorpe University

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience, providing a personalized, immersive education in a diverse and inclusive environment. Renowned for its liberal arts and sciences foundation, Oglethorpe prepares students for meaningful careers and lives. The university's strategic priorities focus on academic excellence, student success, and inclusivity. Building on recent milestones, including record total enrollment in 2023, Oglethorpe is poised to expand its impact and strengthen its reputation through sustainable and innovative growth.

The Role

Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the Senior Administrative Leadership Team (SALT), the Vice President for Enrollment Management will shape and execute comprehensive strategies to attract and enroll a talented and inclusive student body for undergraduate and MBA enrollment. This leader will oversee the offices of Admission and Financial Aid, collaborating across campus to enhance student recruitment, financial aid strategies, first year experience, and student retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an enrollment management strategy that reflects Oglethorpe's mission, values, and vision for the future.
• Lead efforts to recruit an academically excellent and diverse student body.
• Oversee financial aid policies to ensure accessibility while managing resources strategically.
• Collaborate with campus leaders to promote a holistic enrollment approach from recruitment to graduation.
• Utilize data-driven insights and predictive analytics to inform decision-making.
• Foster partnerships with faculty, athletics, and external stakeholders to support enrollment goals.
• Manage a high-performing, forward-thinking team committed to excellence and inclusivity.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least 7-10 years of progressive experience in enrollment management.
• A results-oriented, can-do approach to problem-solving and strategy development, with a focus on both big-picture vision and day-to-day execution.
• Expertise in financial aid leveraging, student recruitment, and retention, demonstrating flexibility and attention to all aspects of the enrollment process.
• A hands-on, collaborative leadership style, willing to work alongside the team and lead by example to set the standard for excellence.
• Proven success in developing and executing data-informed enrollment strategies, with a strong commitment to adapting and refining tactics as needed.
• A deep commitment to inclusiveness in enrollment practices, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in the process.

Join Our Community

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead enrollment efforts at a dynamic institution committed to shaping future leaders. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for inclusivity and academic excellence, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Screening of complete applications, consisting of a CV, letter of interest, and three references (to be contacted only for finalists), will begin in January 2025 with an expected start date in late Spring 2025.

For inquiries or nominations please contact rmincberg@oglethorpe.edu.