Vice President - Enrollment & Student Success

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. The college fosters a holistic culture of caring, integrating service-learning, community-based education, and leadership development to prepare students for successful careers. The mission is to provide educational experiences that enable individuals to positively influence community health and well-being. Nebraska Methodist College is part of the Nebraska Methodist Health System, emphasizing a culture of care. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where employees are valued and make a difference in the community.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in higher education administration or related field.
Five plus years of progressively responsible leadership experience in enrollment management, student affairs, academic administration or related areas.
Demonstrated success in enrollment growth, retention improvement or student success innovation.
Strong understanding of higher education trends, demographic shifts and competitive market dynamics.
Proven ability to lead complex teams, manage change and build collaborative partnerships.
Exceptional communication, analytical and strategic planning skills.
Commitment to belonging and student-centered service.
Strategic and systems-level thinker
Data-informed decision maker
Collaborative leadership style
Student-centered mindset
Operational excellence and process improvement
Change management expertise
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of directors and staff across multiple departments.
Oversee academic advising, student support services, tutoring, disability services, and student engagement initiatives.
Oversee marketing, recruitment, and admissions strategies to attract, engage, and enroll mission‑aligned students.
Oversee registrar functions including academic records, registration, course scheduling, degree audits, and graduation processing.
Serve as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, contributing to institutional planning, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, institution‑wide enrollment and student success strategy aligned with mission, market demand, and long‑term growth goals.
Lead a unified vision for the student experience, ensuring smooth transitions between recruitment, onboarding, academic progress, and completion.
Ensure effective collaboration between marketing and admissions to strengthen brand awareness, lead generation, and conversion.
Use data analytics, forecasting, and market intelligence to drive decision‑making and optimize enrollment pipelines and retention outcomes.
Lead institution‑wide retention and persistence strategies, ensuring proactive, holistic support for all students.
Works with Methodist System to ensure our students have a seamless access to employment.