Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment & Student Engagement

Portland State University•Portland, OR

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About The Position

Reporting to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment & Student Engagement (VPSESE) provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for Portland State University's efforts to attract, retain, and graduate a diverse and thriving student body. This senior academic leader is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that integrates enrollment management with areas in student success and student affairs to foster equitable student outcomes, holistic engagement, and institutional growth. The VPSESE oversees a wide portfolio, including enrollment services, strategic student success initiatives, student life and engagement, health and well-being programs, and residence life. Working collaboratively with academic deans, faculty, staff, and community partners, the VPSESE advances PSU's mission as an access-oriented, urban-serving university committed to racial equity, student-centered innovation, and transformative educational experiences.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-informed enrollment strategy to meet institutional goals for recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation across undergraduate, graduate, transfer, adult, and international students.
Oversee admissions, financial aid, and scholarship strategies.
Anticipate demographic and market trends in order to design and implement innovative, technology-enabled recruitment initiatives.
Engage with PSU's Students First initiative and other university-wide student success strategies, embedding commitments to racial equity and justice in all efforts.
Provide leadership for health and counseling, residence life, dining, recreation, student conduct, student government, cultural and resource centers, and leadership programs.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive campus environment that promotes belonging, wellness, and cocurricular learning.
Advance PSU's access mission by promoting equitable enrollment and student engagement practices, closing opportunity gaps, and ensuring success for underrepresented and first-generation students.
Implement initiatives that create an inclusive learning and working environment.
Collaborate with the President, Provost, Vice Provosts, deans, faculty, and senior leaders to align enrollment and engagement strategies with academic and financial planning.
Build partnerships with community colleges, K-12 systems, and external organizations to strengthen pipelines and transfer pathways.
Represent PSU in state, regional, and national conversations on enrollment and student success.
Oversee large, multi-source budgets across enrollment and student service areas.
Ensure fiscal sustainability, compliance, and sound stewardship.
Supervise and support professional staff; promote professional development and excellence.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and ensure effective operations across all units.
Other duties as assigned.