Vice President for Enrollment Management

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superior benefit package

Competitive salaries

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Educational assistance

Dependent assistance programs

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a visionary Vice President for Enrollment Management to lead the university’s enrollment strategies and oversee Admissions, Enrollment Services, and related operations. The role requires senior-level administrative experience and a strong background with Banner systems and data-driven decision making.

The VP will coordinate with academic affairs, IT, advancement, and student services to attract and retain students, forecast enrollment trends, and ensure

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or Master’s in a relevant field.
• Proven administrative leadership at a senior educational institution.
• Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Banner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and fiscal oversight for Strategic Enrollment Initiatives, Recruitment & Admissions, and Enrollment Services.
• Oversee enrollment for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and manage ERP Banner for admissions, aid, registration, and receivables.
• Lead marketing, recruiting, and communications efforts for enrollment and use data to steer future strategies.
• Collaborate with academic affairs, IT, advancement, student affairs, finance, and athletics to align enrollment initiatives with university goals.
• Supervise personnel and budget for enrollment-related departments and develop policies as needed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

ERP/Banner experience

Education

Terminal degree or Master’s in appropriate field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Cognos

CRM systems

Job description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

• superior benefit package
• competitive salaries
• flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance
• programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance
• contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction
• professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance
• dependent assistance programs

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to theprovisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202600029ES

Title

Vice President for Enrollment Management

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education & experience

Department

Office of Enrollment

Division

Division of Enrollment

Open Date

08/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Terminal Degree or Master’s in appropriate field. Proven andsubstantive administrative experience with record of provenaccomplishments as an administrator at a senior educationalinstitution or equivalent. Knowledge of and experience working withthe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and extensiveexperience with Ellucian Banner Student Module is preferred. Acombination of education, experience, and training that wouldproduce the required knowledge and abilities could beconsidered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for the performance of the ongoing enrollmentmanagement issues of the University, oversight of management ofvaried departments, and services delivered under the VicePresident’s supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides senior leadership, strategic direction, and fiscaloversight to the areas of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives,Recruitment and Admissions, Enrollment Services, and EnrollmentSuccess. Oversees new student enrollment for undergraduate,graduate and professional student populations. Serves as a mainpoint of contact and makes decision for all undergraduate andgraduate concerns, initiatives, and issues with the EnterpriseResource Planning ( ERP ) Banner system for admissions, financialaid, registration and student receivables to include interactionswith third‑party vendors. Leads these teams for Banner, CognosReporting, and Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) products. Serves as the Enrollment Management liaison with other Universitydepartments and divisions to include Academic Affairs,Informational Technology, University Advancement, Student Affairs,Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Sam Houston State University( SHSU ) Online to ensure that key University initiatives and goalsrelated to admissions and enrollment marketing/communication aremet and lead students to graduation. Oversees and providesdirection for all marketing, recruiting, and communication effortsregarding enrollment. Manages communication efforts for prospects,applicants, and recently enrolled students. Uses data drivendecisions to determine future enrollment efforts, improvements incurrent enrollment efforts, and helps predict the future demand ofstudents. Coordinates enrollment information and content on theadministrative departmental websites with links to appropriateacademic sites. Partners with others across campus to intentionallyattract and retain students, to include forecasting trends thatwill likely affect higher education and using effective research toplan for the future. Tracks and measures progress and outcomes,ensuring all enrollment management initiatives are assessed andadapted for efficiency and effectiveness, and understands theUniversity’s broader competitive market position. Attends regularmeetings with Deans and Department Chairs to discuss competitivemarketing strategies, enrollment goals, and reporting needs. Creates and maintains strategic alliances with university leadersto effectively align enrollment management key initiatives andgoals. Reviews and makes recommendations on policy changes,procedures, budget items, and personnel communications fromdepartments. Responsible for writing and revising any polices inthe above departments. Full supervision of the personnel and budgetof these areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA ).

Other Specifications

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Full Time

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48365

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

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