Chief Enrollment Strategy Leader

Lincoln University PA; Lincoln University (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln University seeks an inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management to shape the University's enrollment future. Reporting to the University President, the VPEM will lead a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligning admissions, financial aid, and student services with academic priorities and long‑term sustainability.

Reporting as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the VPEM provides executive leadership, partners across divisions, drives data‑informed decisions, and fosters

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, business administration, public administration, or related field required; terminal degree preferred.
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible enrollment management or closely related higher education leadership experience.
• Significant experience at the director, dean, associate vice president, or vice president level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for enrollment management functions including admissions, financial aid, registration, and veteran affairs services.
• Develop and evaluate multi-year Strategic Enrollment Management Plans with clear targets and accountability.
• Advise the President on enrollment trends, market conditions, and risks affecting revenue and student access.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑campus committees to advance access, affordability, retention and success.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enrollment management

Strategic planning

Analytics

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration

Tools

CRM

Student Information Systems

Job description

Lincoln University seeks an inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management to shape the University's enrollment future. Reporting to the University President, the VPEM will lead a comprehensive enrollment strategy aligning admissions, financial aid, and student services with academic priorities and long‑term sustainability.

Reporting as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the VPEM provides executive leadership, partners across divisions, drives data‑informed decisions, and fosters