Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
University Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveInside Higher Ed is seeking a Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Governors State University. The VPSAEM will provide executive guidance and policy formation for the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division, overseeing 16 departments and focusing on student success initiatives, enrollment management strategies, and creating a positive campus environment.
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Responsibilities
Manage Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Enrollment Management Technology, Athletics and Fitness
Develop and implement a comprehensive student affair and enrollment management strategy aligned with GovState's strategic plan and enrollment goals
Provide leadership for student success initiatives, including retention, persistence, and completion strategies
Develop and manage budgets for SAEM units, focusing on student success initiatives
Serve as a key advisor to the President on student-related policies, trends, and emerging issues
Foster partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and community organizations to enhance student engagement and career readiness
Represent GovState at local, state, and national forums on student affairs and enrollment management
Oversee the development of staff to ensure growth and performance: annual performance reviews, conferences, training, etc
Fully execute the completion and implementation of the 2027-2032 SEM Plan
Work with Institutional Research to develop a report on the Key Performance Indicator
Oversee all aspects of enrollment management, including Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Registrar's Office, International Services Office, Latinx Resource Center, and Enrollment Management Technology
Develop and maintain external relationships, including, but not limited to, prospective students, parents, high school counselors and principals, community college Presidents, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Advising Centers, community organizations, and corporate partnerships
Collaborate with Academic Affairs to align course scheduling and academic programs with enrollment goals
Build, lead, and motivate the appropriate teams to meet enrollment goals, including student headcount, credit hours and financial sustainability
Utilize and manage predictive models, data, and metrics to measure and report enrollment forecasts and budget impact as well as annually assess the return-on-investment for student recruitment and retention initiatives
Oversee the activity of enrollment management staff to create a culture of strong collaboration across divisions, especially with the Marketing and Communication, Academic Affairs and within the SAEM team
Provide a vibrant living and learning environment
Oversee programs and services that enhance student experience, including the Dean of the Students Office, Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Engagement and Leadership, Housing and Auxiliary Services, Community Standards and Student Advocacy, Disability Services, Academic Resource Center
Develop programs that support student leadership, retention, and success
Work collaboratively with campus partners to create a holistic student experience, addressing academic, social, and personal development
Serve as a key resource in managing student concerns, conflict resolution, and crisis response in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Work with Institutional Engagement and Excellence to support inclusion initiatives that foster a welcoming campus environment for all students
Continue to build and further strengthen relationships with faculty and staff in support of out-of-classroom experiences and learning
Develop, implement, and maintain strategies that preserve the quality of a residential student experience; continue to address experiences for commuters with student engagement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and university regulations and policies
Oversee compliance with all Federal, State and NAIA regulations
Oversee all aspects of the University Fitness Center
Create new athletic master plans for 2027-2032
Provide a systematic evaluation process to assess staff performance, constant program improvement, student-athlete satisfaction and the coach's handbook (policy manual)
Create and enforce athletic department policies, reviewing and updating a policy manual once per year in the coach's handbook
In concert with the S.1.D., assure accurate recordkeeping for athletes including: sport, years played, years lettered, records, NAIA, conference, district and regional awards
Conduct a deep assessment regarding the role and employment of athletic scholarships, utilizing systems and strategies that work and appropriately reward without raising the tuition discount variables at GovState. Expectations regarding recruitment strategies, continuing scholarships and character enhancements need to be taken into consideration
Examine the critical role of all athletes related to campus leadership initiatives, community service, summer sports camps, and campus pride development, while examining the role and policies governing outside funds and fundraising account development and deployment
Develop and administer the entire athletic budget; develop recruiting budgets and equitable distribution to each program
Coordinate equipment purchases with appropriate academic units for mutual enhancement of programs
Develop new sources of revenue via camps, clinics and concession sales and create a solid relationship with conference services to enhance summer camp possibilities
Provide functional user support related to frontline support, reports, upgrades and efficiencies
Lead the evaluation and deployment of SAEM tools and technologies: Colleague, Slate, Perceptive Content (imaging), Tableau, Maxient, Webi reports
Oversee performance, utilization of technology, and ROI
Prepare and deliver reports and briefings to the GovState's Board of Trustees, President, President's Cabinet, and other campus leadership bodies on enrollment, retention, and division initiatives
Ensure that compliance, risk mitigation, and safety protocols are built-in divisional systems and student-facing processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Administration, Business, or related field
Executive-level leadership experience in higher education with responsibility for both enrollment management and student affairs functions
Demonstrated success in strategic enrollment planning, enrollment growth, and student success initiatives
Strong knowledge of student development, compliance regulations, and best practices in higher education
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience in an Illinois public university setting serving non-traditional and first-generation student populations
Understanding of negotiated (union) positions and contract administration
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