Vice Provost Strategic Enrollment Management

Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department:
Academic Affairs Administration | Office of the Provost

Location:

Bricker Hall (0001)

Position Type:
Regular, 40 hours per week, First Shift

The Ohio State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM). The VPSEM will be a bold yet thoughtful leader who is respected, strategic, collaborative, and ready to lead in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. They will value institutional history while embracing innovation, and be committed to long‑term impact, alignment, and staff support.

The VPSEM will work across all campuses and with each of the 15 colleges within the university to establish comprehensive strategic initiatives that will contribute to the fulfillment of the overall strategic plan.

• Plan, develop, and implement a variety of strategic enrollment initiatives with a focus on recruitment and retention; align these with institutional strategic initiatives; and ensure a strong link between student need, institution‑wide priorities, and financial planning across all campuses.
• Oversee accurate predictive modeling and reporting of strategic enrollment and financial aid data.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence; coordinate with constituencies across the university to lead the development of strategic enrollment goals for incoming class size and academic profile, net revenue, transfers, and student financial assistance.
• Elevate international recruitment as a strategic priority and develop strategies to increase admissions and improve yields from non‑resident domestic and international students.
• Collaborate with the communications and marketing teams to design a communication and marketing strategy to attract and enroll a high‑performing student body.
• Manage a $20 million annual operating budget and oversee areas including Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate and Professional Admissions, Marketing and Strategic Communications, Student Financial Success, Enrollment Analytics, Research and Insights, and University Registrar.

• A proven record of forward‑looking, proactive, strategic, and innovative leadership.
• Knowledge of current recruitment trends locally, nationally, and internationally, including best practices in recruitment and retention of diverse student populations.
• A clear track record of collaboration, communication, and engagement across unit lines to build consensus across campuses and colleges.
• Significant management experience and a track record of successful enrollment management within a highly complex university setting.
• Advanced capabilities in data analysis, evidence‑based interventions, and assessment to inform strategy and investments in modern infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success with comprehensive international recruitment and understanding of global policy challenges.
• Experience leveraging technology such as artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to inform strategic enrollment planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to align enrollment strategies with retention and student success plans.
• Success recruiting, managing, developing, empowering, motivating, and leading a large, multifaceted staff.
• Operationally adept, innovative, and strategically minded.
• A record of fostering cultures of collegiality and cooperation and building relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Applicants should submit the following:

• Letter of Interest: a 1–2‑page summary of your background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Leadership Curriculum Vitae (CV): a detailed overview of your experience.

Please direct all application materials to Allison Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant, The Ohio State University Executive Search team, 8 with the subject line “Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management.”

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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