Vice President for Enrollment Management

Ohio Northern University; Ohio; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, seeks a strategic Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) to lead enrollment strategy, oversee recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning, and partner with the President and leadership team.

The VPEM reports to the President and helps build a diverse, academically strong student body while aligning enrollment efforts with the university's mission and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning.
• Drive data-driven enrollment strategies to meet targets and net tuition revenue goals.
• Collaborate with Vice President for Financial Affairs, Provost, Deans, and Athletics to align enrollment initiatives.

Job description

Career Opportunities at Ohio Northern University

Job Summary

Ohio Northern University, an independent, selective, comprehensive university located in Northwest, Ohio, announces the search for a strategic Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM). The Vice President for Enrollment Management serves as a key member of the President's Cabinet, reporting directly to the President. This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight and direction for all enrollment management operations, ensuring alignment with the University's mission, financial objectives, and commitment to building an academically strong and multi-talented student body.

THE POSITION

The VPEM is responsible for leading the University's enrollment strategy, encompassing student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning. Working collaboratively, the Vice President drives initiatives to meet or exceed enrollment targets, achieve net tuition revenue goals, and enhance the quality and breadth of applicant pools. Through collaborative partnerships across the University, especially with the Vice President for Financial Affairs (VPFA), the Provost, Deans, and the Athletic Director, the VPEM ensures a coordinated, data-driven approach to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students from varied backgrounds.

Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/onu-vpem/

COMPENSATION

Compensation for the position will be competitive and based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate and the agreed upon portfolio of responsibilities; consult with the NES search team for insights. Additionally, Ohio Northern University offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Given the nature of this visible campus and community-based leadership position, the selected candidate will be expected to reside in or near Ada, Ohio.

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment.