Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Department: Student Affairs Division
Reports to: President of Middlesex Community College
Date: December 15, 2025

General

Summary:

The Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success serves as the College's chief student affairs officer, providing visionary and inclusive leadership for comprehensive student services that foster belonging, community vibrancy, and student success. Reporting directly to the President, this position oversees the College’s Enrollment Management and Student Affairs functions, ensuring a seamless, student-centered experience from recruitment through graduation.

Founded in 1970, MCC is a dynamic, student-centered institution dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high quality education that transforms lives and strengthens the economic and cultural vitality of the communities that we serve. We prepare learners of all backgrounds for meaningful careers, continued education, and lifelong learning through a mission grounded in academic excellence, innovation, and equity.

MCC recently achieved a highly successful NECHE reaccreditation, with our 10-year comprehensive evaluation affirming the College's institutional strengths, academic rigor, and strategic direction. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and exemplary educational quality. The College is currently in the process of revisions to its strategic plan to align with the Community Vibrancy Framework and renewed workforce emphasis.

A hallmark of MCC is our leadership in career-integrated learning, connecting students with real-world experiences through employer partnerships, experiential learning, work-based opportunities, and academic pathways closely aligned with industry needs. These programs position students for long term success in a rapidly evolving workforce. With campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and a robust and expanding portfolio of online and hybrid learning options, MCC serves a diverse student population and meaningfully contributes to the vibrancy and cultural richness of the region.

The College has a strong partnership with nationally recognized Achieving the Dream (ATD), and actively works to implement the Community Vibrancy Framework which fosters inclusion, belonging, and engagement for students ensuring that educational gains translate into real-world economic and social benefits for the entire community.

Looking ahead, MCC is advancing a Facilities Master Plan designed to modernize learning spaces, enhance student centered environments, and support the next generation of academic and workforce programs. This work represents an important part of our vision for a future-forward institution that meets the evolving needs of our students and our region.

MCC is home to dedicated, collaborative, and mission-driven faculty and staff who value innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to transforming students' lives. We invite strong, forward-thinking leaders to apply for this position and join our community to contribute to the continued excellence and impact of Middlesex Community College.

• Strategic Leadership and Planning
• Serve as a key member of the President's Leadership Council (PLC), providing leadership in all matters related to student success, community vibrancy, and the overall student experience.
• Lead and integrate student affairs and enrollment management planning, assessment, and continuous improvement processes aligned with MCC's Strategic Plan.
• Develop and oversee strategies that advance student access, belonging, retention, completion, and post-graduation success.
• Collaborate with the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and other PLC members to implement Guided Pathways, Navigate (EAB), and data-informed student success initiatives.
• Enrollment Management Oversight
• Provide executive oversight of Admissions, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Services, ensuring efficient, equitable, and student-friendly processes.
• Develop and monitor data-informed enrollment and retention goals in collaboration with Institutional Research and Creative Communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations related to financial aid, FERPA, Title IV, and other enrollment processes.
• Student Development and Support
• Provide leadership for a comprehensive and holistic student development model encompassing Dean of Students, SUCCESS Scholars, TRIO Programs, SASS, Wellness Center, Academic Support Programs, and Student Engagement.
• Promote an environment that supports academic and personal growth, mental health, leadership development, and student well-being.
• Oversee the College's Orientation Plus and First Year Experience (FYE) programs in partnership with Academic Affairs
• Community Vibrancy and Student Advocacy
• Advance the…