Vice Provost, Enrollment Strategy
Vice Provost, Enrollment Strategy
William & Mary invites applications and nominations for the inaugural role of Vice Provost for Enrollment Strategy (VPES). Reporting directly to the Provost, this position presents a unique opportunity to define and implement a holistic, comprehensive enrollment strategy that supports the university’s mission of academic excellence, diversity, and long-term sustainability.
The VPES will oversee a unified enrollment strategy encompassing admissions, financial aid, and registrar functions, with a focus on expanding student access, optimizing financial aid, and leveraging data analytics to attract and retain exceptional students. This role focuses on fostering growth in William & Mary’s dynamic student body by driving the full student lifecycle from recruitment through retention, graduation, and engagement in graduate programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of a data-informed, innovative, and comprehensive enrollment strategy that supports institutional goals related to enrollment growth, academic excellence, diversity, and sustainability.
- Oversee and provide strategic leadership for admissions, financial aid, and registrar operations.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including academic deans, department chairs, and administrative leaders, to align enrollment initiatives with academic programs and institutional priorities.
- Optimize financial aid strategies to balance affordability, accessibility, and tuition revenue, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor and refine enrollment strategies, ensuring transparency and accountability in reporting.
- Strengthen recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovative partnerships and dual-degree or graduate pathway programs.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial, innovative leader with:
- A master’s degree (a doctoral degree in a related field is preferred) or significant relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive enrollment management functions, including admissions, financial aid, and registrar operations.
- Expertise in financial aid optimization strategies that balance affordability, accessibility, and tuition revenue.
- Strong ability to foster collaboration across academic, administrative, and financial units to achieve shared enrollment goals.
- Data-driven decision-making skills with a focus on strategic analysis and long-term planning.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience developing enrollment strategies that enhance socioeconomic, geographic, and academic diversity.
- Proven ability to lead and innovate within a complex organizational structure.
- This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader to contribute to the future success and sustainability of William & Mary by shaping an innovative and cohesive enrollment strategy that supports the university's aspirations.
How to Apply
Jeremy Duff and Lois Stetson of Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting William & Mary in the search for the Vice Provost, Enrollment Strategy. Applications and nominations are being accepted, and candidates should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications along with a current résumé or CV. Please submit materials as separate PDF attachments. The search will remain confidential until finalists are selected, with screening beginning immediately and continuing until the position is filled.
All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: [email protected]. For best consideration, please submit materials by February 24th, 2025.
Nominations, inquiries, and questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
Jeremy Duff
Vice President of Executive Search
850.869.9986
Lois Stetson
Senior Executive Search Consultant
(850)-598-3303
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups that will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
