Vice President of Student Access, Success and Enrollment Management

Weber State University – a regional public institution with more than 33,000 students and nestled at the foot of the scenic Wasatch Mountains, forty miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah – is seeking a collaborative, student-centered, and visionary executive leader to serve as its next Vice President of Student Access, Success, and Enrollment Management (VPSASEM).

Founded in 1889, Weber State University (WSU) is proud of its beautiful 490-acre suburban campus with state-of-the-art buildings and a focus on sustainability. WSU competes in the Big Sky Conference with 14 NCAA Division I sports. As an open admission institution, WSU lives and breathes its core themes to promote "Access, Learning, and Community," and emphasizes undergraduate education at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels in liberal arts, sciences, technical, and professional fields, offering the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate programs in Utah. The vibrant local city of Ogden, Utah is home to more than 84,000 residents and has earned a national reputation for being one of the "best places to live," one of the "best places to do business," a place with a "stable economy and high ethics from its work force" and a "playground for adrenaline junkies."

Reporting directly to the President, with close partnership with the Provost, the VPSASEM will lead a unified, institution-wide division responsible for ensuring that students are able to access WSU, persist in their studies, and successfully complete their educational goals. The Vice President will oversee and integrate functions traditionally associated with both enrollment management and student affairs, creating a seamless and coordinated student experience from first contact through graduation and post-completion outcomes. This role is central to advancing WSU's strategic priorities related to access, enrollment stability and growth, student retention and completion, and workforce and community impact. The Vice President will be a key strategic partner to academic and administrative leadership, helping align recruitment strategies, student support systems, financial aid policies, advising models, and co-curricular programs with institutional goals and mission-driven outcomes.

The successful candidate will have progressive experience and expertise in higher education administration with a focus on enrollment management and/or student affairs leadership. Candidates must have a proven record of advancing student access, belonging, retention, and completion. Weber State is seeking a professional with demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional organizations and managing budgets and strategic initiatives is also expected. Ideal candidates will also be proficient with using data analytics to inform institutional strategy and improve student outcomes. A master's degree is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.

Additional information about this position, including a leadership profile, can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.

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 assisting Weber State University in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made. Application materials should be submitted to WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Christy Pratt, Ben Haden, Mercedes Vance, and Jess Cummings at: Jcummings@wittkieffer.com.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy.