Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment

Eastern Connecticut State University•Windham, CT

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About The Position

The Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment (VP for SSE) will manage the University's Division of Student Success and Enrollment to contribute to the effective achievement of the University's academic mission. The VP for SSE is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of student enrollment and contributing to the success of all students, from recruitment through graduation. The VP for SSE, is a dynamic and strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies to attract, enroll, retain, and graduate a diverse and evolving student body. This role integrates enrollment management and student success initiatives, fostering an environment where all students can thrive. The VP for SSE serves as a champion for students and works collaboratively with all divisions of the University to deepen the student-centered approach across institutional operations. This position reports directly to the University President and directs the activities of Admissions, Academic Success Center, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Opportunity Programs, and Institutional Research.

Requirements

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic enrollment management plans that drive measurable results.
Proven track-record in fostering continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation across areas within the SSE portfolio.
Knowledge of best practices in higher education that can inform university strategy broadly and within the division specifically.
Deep understanding of student success initiatives and best practices that promote equity, retention, and completion.
Experience overseeing financial aid, admissions, and student support programs.
Proven leadership in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust and confidence across the university community.
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline and at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in enrollment management or student success within higher education.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-informed Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) plan that aligns with the institution's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Provide executive leadership, direction, and oversight for all units within the Student Success and Enrollment division, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, proactivity, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a key advisor to the President and other senior leaders on matters related to enrollment trends, student demographics, and retention strategies that support the overall student experience.
Lead institutional efforts to align learning and support strategies with the institution's mission to provide high-quality, accessible education.
Partner with academic affairs, student affairs, and other divisions of the University to develop and implement programs that enhance student learning, retention, and graduation rates.
Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of all enrollment management functions
Develop compelling marketing and communications strategies that resonate with prospective students and families.
Utilize predictive analytics and market research to identify enrollment opportunities, inform decision-making, and optimize recruitment efforts.
In collaboration with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, foster strong relationships with K-12 schools, community colleges, and other external partners to build recruitment pipelines and facilitate seamless transfer processes.
Provide leadership on retention, persistence, and completion by establishing a shared, integrated vision that builds on Eastern's many existing programmatic and cultural strengths.
Develop and implement strategies to improve student outcomes, increase retention rates, and enhance graduation success.
Manage the overall budget for the Student Success and Enrollment division, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective resource allocation.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a dedicated team of student success and enrollment management professionals.
Commitment to enhancing a culture of student-readiness.
Implement technology-based solutions to enhance student success, streamline processes, and improve data tracking and analysis.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly assess the effectiveness of programs and services, using data to inform continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to student enrollment and financial aid.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with executive leaders, academic deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders across the institution to advance shared goals.
Represent the institution at relevant professional organizations, conferences, and system level meetings.

Benefits

paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
medical, dental, and prescription plans
group life insurance
retirement
retiree health care
tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western)
Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts
long and short term disability insurance plans

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