Asst VP for Admissions & Financial Aid

Bethany College; Lindsborg (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, seeks an Assistant Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid to lead undergraduate admissions and aid strategies. This role reports to the President and oversees a diverse enrollment team, shaping recruitment, systems, and policy direction to advance access and affordability.

The successful candidate will build data-driven programs, strengthen cross-campus partnerships, and guide staff development while delivering measurable enrollment growth for a

Qualifications

• Experience leading enrollment teams and achieving recruitment goals.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with enrollment technologies and data-driven strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate admissions and financial aid.
• Meet recruitment goals and strengthen enrollment systems.
• Develop staff and implement financial aid strategies balancing affordability and access.
• Collaborate with President and Cabinet and campus partners.

Skills

Enrollment leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Staff development

Collaboration

Job description

Bethany College

Lindsborg, Kansas

Bethany College

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

Applicants will not be considered without a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references.

FLSA Status:

SALARY, EXEMPT

Department: Admissions & Financial Aid

Reports to: President

• Positions Managed: Director of Financial Aid, Admissions Representative, Admissions & Marketing Manager, Student Accounts & Payable Coordinator, Admissions Operations Manager

Why Bethany:

Rooted in our Lutheran heritage and the transformative power of the liberal arts, Bethany prepares students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, creativity, and service in a complex and changing world. Located in Lindsborg, Kansas-affectionately known as "Little Sweden" and celebrated for its vibrant arts community-Bethany offers a close-knit environment where faculty and staff know students by name and mentor them in a highly personalized setting.

Education at Bethany is rooted in intellectual discovery and a deep sense of belonging, equipping students to think critically, lead ethically, and serve with purpose. As a small, private, rural college, Bethany plays an essential role in renewing civic life, expanding opportunity, and fostering community revitalization. We believe in the value of personalized liberal arts education, the power of community, and the promise of rural America.

At Bethany, you'll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation while contributing to the cultural and academic life of our campus and region as we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

About Bethany College:

Founded in 1881, Bethany College is a dynamic liberal arts institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas-known as "Little Sweden U.S.A." Bethany provides a transformative educational experience grounded in faith, learning, and community. The College is dedicated to cultivating leaders who serve and inspire through integrity, creativity, and purpose.

Position Overview:

Bethany College seeks an energetic, resourceful, and results-oriented enrollment professional to serve as Assistant Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make their mark by strengthening enrollment strategy, inspiring and developing a talented team, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future and continued success of a distinctive private liberal arts college.

Located in the thriving town of Lindsborg, Kansas, approximately one hour north of Wichita and less than half an hour from Salina and McPherson, Bethany College is a small, residential, Lutheran-affiliated institution with a longstanding commitment to educating students for lives of faith, learning, and service. Our students come from Kansas, neighboring states, and across the country. Many are student-athletes, first-generation college students, or students seeking a highly personalized college experience where they can discover their talents, develop a sense of purpose, and become part of a close-knit community.

Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President's Cabinet, the Assistant Vice President will provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate admissions and financial aid, with responsibility for meeting recruitment goals, strengthening enrollment systems, developing staff, and implementing financial aid strategies that balance affordability, access, and institutional sustainability.

The successful candidate will inherit an enrollment team with considerable potential and the opportunity to strengthen nearly every aspect of the recruitment operation, from prospect development and communications to application processing, financial aid packaging, student accounts, and enrollment conversion. The Assistant Vice President will have the active support and partnership of the President and Cabinet, who recognize enrollment growth and student success as shared institutional priorities.

The successful candidate for this role will exercise meaningful leadership within a collaborative environment where new ideas are welcomed, cross-campus partnerships are essential, and responsibility for institutional success extends well beyond the Admissions Office. The Assistant Vice President will work directly with the President, participate in strategic decisions at the Cabinet level, and have the opportunity to build a stronger enrollment operation with visible results.

We are looking for a leader who enjoys developing people, improving systems, solving problems, and working directly with prospective students and families. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated recruitment success, strong analytical and organizational skills, familiarity with contemporary enrollment technologies, and the confidence and humility to lead a collaborative team through meaningful change.

This position offers significant responsibility, genuine institutional influence, and the opportunity to demonstrate measurable success in a r