Vice President Enrollment Management

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload all documents using the online system as well as providing contact information for three (3) professional references. Your application materials, particularly your cover letter, should address how your background and experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications for the position. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 29, 2024.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01037

Classification Title Vice President Enrollment Management

Working Title Vice President Enrollment Management

Employee Group Manager

Bargaining Unit Management

Location Main Campus

Department Chief Enrollment Management Officer

Pay Rate

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University, a four-year, comprehensive university and leading member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, seeks a strategic, dynamic, and student-centric administrative professional to serve as its next Vice President Enrollment Management.

Reporting to the University President and serving as a member of cabinet, the Vice President Enrollment Management ( VPEM ) functions as the senior enrollment officer and supervises the directors of the units within the Division of Enrollment Management: First Year Recruitment and Admissions, Transfer Admissions and Orientation, Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Academic Records and Registration, and Career and Academic Progress.

The VPEM provides leadership and support for advancing the overall enrollment goals of the University and reflects the values of Slippery Rock University. The VPEM leads the University’s efforts to identify, recruit, and admit the optimal number and quality of traditional and non-traditional students for the University. The VPEM works collaboratively with University internal and external constituencies to develop a comprehensive marketing, recruitment, and admission plan and will ensure that enrollment management plan is consistent with the University strategic plan. The VPEM is also responsible for retention initiatives as related to the work of the department of academic services.

The VPEM provides leadership for a progressive strategic enrollment management environment that is aligned with the institution’s vision, mission, and goals and the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education strategic goals and performance indicators.

Responsible for strategic leadership for institutional marketing (digital, broadcast, out-of-home, and major print), undergraduate first year and transfer recruitment and admissions, graduate recruitment and admissions, financial aid and scholarships, orientation, degree audit, academic advisement and planning resources, academic records and registration, and the department of academic services ( FYRST Seminar, Learning Community Clusters, Exploratory Advising, Tutoring, College Success Skills, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree or other advanced degree is required. A minimum of seven years (7) related experience in higher education including recruitment, budgetary and personnel responsibilities, strategic planning, and program development.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, management, and supervisory skills, including the ability to work effectively with leaders of other teams.

A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Expertise with data informed decision-making.

Knowledge of current and emerging enrollment management technologies related to marketing, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, orientation, academic records, degree audit, academic advising, registration, and/or retention.

Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan.

Successful performance in an on-campus interview and enrollment management presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree is preferred.

Experience with current best practices in the following areas: marketing, recruitment, admission processes, financial aid, scholarship awarding, orientation, academic advisement, academic records and registration, and academic support services.

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator

008 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2016

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload all documents using the online system as well as providing contact information for three (3) professional references. Your application materials, particularly your cover letter, should address how your background and experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications for the position. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 29, 2024.