Vice President for Enrollment Management

Louisiana State University (LSU) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Vice President for Enrollment Management and lead the continued effort of positioning LSU as one of the nation’s top public research universities.

LSU’s flagship campus, located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, is Louisiana’s premier public institution. It is a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution enrolling approximately 39,000 students studying in nearly 200 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and specialist programs. The flagship campus includes the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the state’s only School of Veterinary Medicine. There are more than 5,000 employees with a budget of more than $1 billion on the flagship campus.

LSU is proud of the remarkable momentum they have built. Year after year, LSU has welcomed the largest and most academically talented freshman classes in history, setting new enrollment records while raising the academic profile of its students. LSU is enrolling more students with GPAs and ACT scores at the very top of the scale, including significant growth in students scoring 30+ on the ACT (or equivalent SAT), and students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class. More valedictorians from across Louisiana choose LSU than any other institution, reflecting LSU’s reputation as the destination of choice for the state’s brightest students. And with applications growing nationally and internationally, LSU’s impact continues to expand far beyond Louisiana.

The Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) will have the opportunity to build on a strong foundation of success and lead an already high-performing team to new heights. As LSU’s chief enrollment strategist, the VPEM will oversee Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Enrollment Marketing and Communications, and Pre-College Programs. Working in close partnership with the executive vice president and provost and colleagues across the university, the vice president will shape a forward-looking enrollment strategy that not only sustains LSU's growth but also ensures LSU remains competitive among the nation’s top research universities.

As a key member of the provost’s senior leadership team, the VPEM will design and execute an innovative, data-informed enrollment strategy that sustains and grows LSU’s success in a highly competitive environment. By working in close partnership with colleges, schools, staff, faculty, and administrative leaders, the VPEM will drive innovation across the full enrollment lifecycle from prospect through graduation and strengthen LSU’s brand and reputation.

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, including recruitment, admissions, and financial aid. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a progressive record of senior enrollment leadership experience may be considered. Additionally, the successful vice president will bring expertise in using data analytics to guide enrollment strategy, strong fiscal acumen, proven ability to design and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan, exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, and outstanding communication skills.

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 profile available at WittKieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting LSU in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Amy Crutchfield, Shelley Arakawa, J.D., and Randi Miller at [email protected].

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes inclusivity enriches the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management [email protected]).

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31 (http://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=99414) requires all unclassified employees earning $100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a valid Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles titled in their name have been registered in the state of Louisiana. Accordingly, successful candidates impacted by La. R.S. 42:31 will be expected