Vice President for Enrollment Management
Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
Delaware Valley University (DelVal), a private comprehensive institution located in the charming town of Doylestown, PA, invites applications and nominations for the vice president of enrollment management position. Originally an agricultural college, DelVal was founded in 1896 and has grown into an academically rigorous interdisciplinary university dedicated to the sciences and liberal arts. DelVal consists of four schools: Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Business and Humanities, Life and Physical Sciences, and Graduate and Professional Studies and offers more than 25 undergraduate majors and several master's, adult education, and doctoral degree programs. DelVal’s Experience360 Program, which all undergraduates are required to complete, was named the 2019 Outstanding Experiential Education Program by the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE). NSEE awards this honor in recognition of “an outstanding institution that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to experiential education.” The Princeton Review named Delaware Valley University to the 2019 "Best in the Northeast" list. The University has been named as a top educational institution by The Princeton Review for the past nine consecutive years. Delaware Valley University actively engages more than 3,000 learners, including over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students and serves an additional 1,000 continuing education students of all ages.
The Borough of Doylestown is located in the heart of beautiful Bucks County Pennsylvania and serves as its County Seat. Recognized by USA Today as having America's "best small-town cultural scene,” the Borough offers a rich history, passionate community, and an eclectic mix of businesses, restaurants, and services. With excellent museums, a beautifully restored art-deco theater, and a vibrant nightlife in a unique downtown area called one of America's "Distinctive Destinations" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Doylestown is a great place to visit, work, and live. Doylestown is conveniently located 35-miles north of City Center Philadelphia and 80 miles southwest of New York City.
The Position
The Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) oversees all aspects of the undergraduate admissions and financial aid operations and is responsible for providing leadership and coordination for a comprehensive enrollment management strategy that is fully integrated with the University’s strategic plan, and consistent with the goals, mission, and resources of DelVal. The VPEM is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the specific programs, services and functions designed to meet institutional objectives related to enrollment management to optimize yield and net tuition revenue. The VPEM is responsible for developing and executing a multi-year and annual comprehensive enrollment plan with appropriate goals that include strategies to recruit and enroll traditional undergraduate students. The VPEM is also responsible for developing annual admissions and financial aid forecasts and budgets; leading and motivating the admissions and financial aid teams to ensure that enrollment goals are met; implementing best practices; developing and implementing an integrated enrollment marketing plan in partnership with the associate vice president of marketing & communications; and collaborating with athletics and others across the campus to achieve enrollment goals. The VPEM collects, analyzes, and presents data needed for policy development and decision making; prepares comprehensive enrollment reports, proposals, and presentations; and ensures planning for key committees and board meetings.
The vice president for enrollment management reports to the President and serves on the President’s senior leadership team responsible for stewardship and implementation of the strategic plan. The new VPEM will be a strategic partner with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence on retention analysis and strategy. Additionally, the VPEM is a member of the Board of Trustees Committee on Enrollment and Marketing. Current direct reports to the VPEM include the executive director of undergraduate admissions, director of financial aid and the administrative coordinator for enrollment management. There are 25 staff members in the enrollment management division.
Qualifications
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and a minimum of seven years of enrollment management experience in higher education (private college or university preferred) in an administrative or supervisory capacity with evidence of progressively increasing responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to lead the strategic enrollment planning process, strong data and trend analysis skills and have significant experience in developing and implementing innovative and effective enrollment management activities. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated administrative and management skills, along with strong leadership and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across campus and promote a positive environment for recruitment and retention. The ideal candidate will effectively represent the University with external and internal audiences and stakeholders. Strong initiative and ability to devise solutions to complex problems and effectively manage multiple long and short term strategies and objectives is expected. The successful candidate must believe in and persuasively articulate the unique mission and value proposition of DelVal. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and CRM systems, and budget oversight. A strong understanding of financial aid and leveraging and the impact it has on both the students as well as the university will be important factors in the selection of the new vice president for enrollment management.
Application and Nomination
Review of applications begins December 2, 2019 and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the new VPEM is Spring 2020. Interested candidates should apply for this position online via the Williams & Company website at: www.williamscompany.net Confidential inquiries and/or nominations may be directed to Martha Smiles at: Martha@williamscompany.net or (802) 497-0151.
Please visit DelVal’s website at: www.delval.edu
Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to a diverse workforce.