Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) announces its national search for an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management.

A metropolitan university, SIUE serves a diverse student body of more than 12,000. The Edwardsville campus encompasses 2,660 acres of woods and rolling hills in the scenic beauty of southwestern Illinois. The University has a center in East St. Louis, which includes a charter high school, Head Start, Upward Bound, and dental clinic and a nursing clinic; the SIU School of Dental Medicine is located in Alton; and the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus in Belleville hosts the Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention, Institute for Community Justice and Racial Equity, Master of Forensic Sciences program, and various educational outreach and workforce development initiatives. SIUE competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (wrestling). SIUE's safety record has yielded a "Top 50 Safest College Towns in America" designation for the city of Edwardsville. SIUE provides students with a high-quality, affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world.

SIUE received the 2025 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Champion award from INSIGHT Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. HEED Award Champions exemplify an unyielding commitment to higher education excellence and belonging throughout their campus communities, across academic programs, and at the highest administrative levels. A limited number of colleges and universities across the nation have been selected for this honor. SIUE is also a top-ranked, Gold Tier 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School, placing it in the top 10% nationwide for veteran support.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor with close collaboration and coordination with the Provost, Vice Chancellors, and other senior leaders, the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management (VCEM) is a key leadership position responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of systems and operations to advance the enrollment practices of SIUE. Candidates must be an experienced enrollment management practitioner who demonstrates at least seven years of leadership experience with the development, implementation, and assessment of the University's enrollment strategy and goals, and collaborating with academic units, campus leaders, and other administrative functions to realize the strategy and achieve the goals. Candidates must have demonstrated success in enrolling a diverse body of students, including first-time, transfer, international, and adult learners. Experience serving one or more public universities will be an advantage. The successful candidate must hold a master's degree in an appropriate field. A doctoral degree is preferred.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. WittKieffer is pleased to be assisting SIUE in this search. The review of candidates will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Jeff Compher, Amy Crutchfield Nieves, and Bree Liddell

SIUE-VCEnrollment@wittkieffer.com

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $195,000-$220,000

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance
• SURS retirement plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
• WorkLife programs
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
• Flexible Spending Account Program

For more about SIUE benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits