Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

Istituto Marangoni Miami is seeking applications and nominations for its inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing (VPEMM) position. The selected candidate should have knowledge of admissions, financial aid, and marketing to integrate these areas into a newly formed division. The VPEMM will play a pivotal role in shaping future enrollment growth through successful discount management, innovative recruitment plan design, and implementation of successful marketing tactics. An understanding of HubSpot (or similar CRM) and other up-to-date recruitment-related technology is needed. Knowledge of both domestic and international student recruitment is also necessary. Familiarity with luxury brand-related education programs and the ability to speak and/or understand Spanish would be helpful. The VPEMM will report directly to the President/CEO and supervise a team of approximately 15 staff members, which includes a division focused on Latin American (LATAM) recruitment efforts.

Opening in 2018, and home to nearly 400 students, Istituto Marangoni Miami is an independent U.S.-owned institution offering Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Vocational programs in fashion and interior design. The campus is in a state-of-the-art 7-story building in the Miami Design District in Florida. Nestled amidst a dynamic blend of upscale fashion boutiques, art galleries, and popular dining spots, the campus offers students a vibrant environment in which to thrive.

Istituto Marangoni Miami is led by President and CEO Hakan Baykam. Before coming to the institution, President Baykam had an extensive career encompassing fashion, design, education, and renewable energies. The faculty is composed of industry-leading professionals who bring firsthand experience from the worlds of fashion, design, and business into the classroom.

Required qualifications for the VPEMM include:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or terminal degree preferred)
• At least 7 years of experience in the enrollment management profession
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of higher education admissions, financial aid, and marketing
• Understanding of up-to-date recruitment technology
• Familiarity with luxury brand-related education is a plus

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. To apply please visit Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing | Istituto Marangoni Miami - Blue Rock Human Capital. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resumé, a detailed letter of interest addressing the candidate’s professional experience given the expectations of the position, and a list of three professional references with contact information and a brief description explaining the working relationship of each (references will not be contacted until the semi-finalist stage of the search).

Blue Rock Human Capital is assisting Istituto Marangoni Miami with this search. Review of applicants begins immediately. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by June 29, 2026.

Posted: 2026-05-23