Kutztown University of Pennsylvania seeks a Vice President for Enrollment Management to lead a high- functioning enrollment management division and continue the work of galvanizing the entire University around meeting enrollment and student success goals and objectives.
Reporting directly to the President of the University, the successful candidate will lead a well-planned, analytically supported, highly integrated, and continuously evaluated suite of initiatives, working closely with students from the pre-inquiry stage to graduation with the goal of improving enrollments and retention and creating the strongest possible student academic profile for the University. The Vice President will formulate, execute, and continuously evolve a transparent, collaborative and cutting-edge enrollment management and retention strategy that stems from and is tied to the mission, goals, and evolving strategic plan of the University.
Under the general supervision of the President, this position provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan for the University. This position provides oversight and coordination between the offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, International Admissions, and Financial Aid, to ensure delivery of quality services to all constituents, including prospective, current, and former students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
KU is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and was founded in 1866 as Keystone State Normal School. It became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960, and achieved university status in 1983. The mission of Kutztown University is to provide affordable, high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning opportunities that empower students of all ages for their intellectual, social, civic, and career endeavors. With more than 130 areas of study, a strong and dedicated community of faculty and staff, and a picturesque, 289-acre campus, there is so much to discover at Kutztown University.
KU is a warm, welcoming community that's grounded in a strong work ethic. The University’s 7,367 students, approximately 27% of whom are first-generation college students, are people of strong character who are willing to work hard to realize their potential. They come from 34 states and 40 nations, and 76,000 alumni can be found across the U.S. and beyond. Undergraduate programs are offered in the colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Education. There are also more than 40 graduate areas of study, including two doctoral programs. An Honors Program, study abroad, internships, student/faculty research, and experiential learning opportunities round out the academic experience.
The Vice President will develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive, long-range, yet flexible strategic enrollment plan for the University that effectively integrates best practices in recruitment to sustain strong branding and increase enrollment of traditional students while identifying new opportunities to recruit non-traditional and transfer students. The plan will support the University’s overall mission and goals, inclusive of building new markets and focusing on the entire student life cycle. The Vice President will also collaborate closely with the Provost, President and other campus leaders to develop and expand initiatives that increase retention and persistence. Serving as a valued partner with units across the University in support of recruitment, retention, and student success efforts will be critical.
This is a full-time on-site position in Pennsylvania. Starting salary is competitive within PASSHE. The position also comes with a generous benefits package.
A complete leadership profile is available here: https://www.dsgco.com/search/22696-kutztown-university-vp-enrollment-management/
Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae/resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the position profile. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited and shall be confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22696
Steve Leo, Managing Director
Mark Halligan, Senior Associate
DSG | Storbeck
KutztownVPEM@dsgco.com
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A- Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html