Franklin Switzerland
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Lugano, Switzerland
Franklin Switzerland is seeking an accomplished, hands-on, and strategically minded Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM) to help lead student recruitment, admissions operations, financial-aid coordination, and enrollment growth at a pivotal moment for the University.
Franklin Switzerland, founded in 1969, is one of the first institutions to bring liberal arts education to Europe and to be recognized by both U.S. and Swiss accreditation agencies. A leader in international education, Franklin provides an experiential and multinational learning environment through small classes, strong student and faculty relationships, a residential campus, and hands-on Academic Travel experiences.
With roughly 300 students from more than 55 countries, set in the safe and striking landscape of Lugano, Franklin is distinctive: an intimate residential community, a uniquely dual U.S.-Swiss accreditation, and an Academic Travel program that turns the world into a classroom. Franklin promotes intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, strives for academic excellence, and fosters interdisciplinary opportunities for its students, faculty, and staff. Franklin acknowledges the accomplishments and global impact of our community through a culture of trust that respects representation from a variety of backgrounds, as well as an environment that strives for continuous improvement.
Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/fus-vpem/
COMPENSATION
Franklin Switzerland offers a competitive compensation package, including relocation assistance, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range identified for this role is 130,000 - 150,000 Swiss Francs / $160,000 - $185,000 US Dollars. This is a full-time, on-campus position based in Lugano, Switzerland. Applicants can expect a welcoming, international, and intercultural working and academic environment, filled with a strong sense of companionship and belonging. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.
TO APPLY
NES, a national executive search firm specializing in higher education, is Franklin Switzerland with this search for a Vice President for Enrollment Management. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com) or Drew Nichols (drew.nichols@nessearches.com). To apply, please send the following items by email to: franklin@nessearches.com: 1) a resume detailing relevant experience; 2) a letter of interest that addresses the key areas of this job description and explains why Franklin Switzerland is a compelling next step, and 3) contact information for five professional references.
For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically by October 14, 2026. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted. The VPEM's anticipated start date is no later than January 2027.
*Please note that, due to Swiss visa and work-permit regulations, applications from Swiss or EU nationals will be given priority in the evaluation process.
Franklin Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information, please see Franklin's website: https://www.fus.edu
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