Vice President of Enrollment Management

Rivier University seeks nominations for and expressions of interest for the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management. Rivier University is a Catholic, comprehensive University founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in 1933. The University offers liberal education and programs of professional practice at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Located in New Hampshire’s second largest city of Nashua, Rivier has total student enrollment of 2,700. The core mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world is actualized in undergraduate, professional studies, graduate, and doctoral programs. Rivier recruits for 60 academic programs including doctoral degrees in Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.), Counseling and School Psychology (Psy.D.), and Nursing Practice (DNP). Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Enrollment Management will provide leadership and direction as chief enrollment officer. The VPEM will be responsible for undergraduate and graduate recruitment and enrollment including traditional on-campus students and adult learners in professional studies and graduate programs delivered both on-campus and online. Rivier seeks a Vice President for Enrollment Management with the ability to communicate the University’s mission and values along with its distinctive value proposition including the Employment Promise Program, strength-based wellbeing, undergraduate campus experience including athletic programs, and nationally-ranked nursing programs. Rivier’s curricular distinction includes a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business, biology, criminal justice, computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, psychology, counseling, education, and more. The Vice President for Enrollment Management will assist in sharpening the message of a broad institutional strategy of value and workforce development through mission- and market-centric academic programs. The VPEM will have the opportunity to showcase exceptional new facilities—including a $19 million Science and Innovation Center, new Nursing Simulation and Clinical Education Center, renovated business, education, and counseling facilities, and newly constructed apartment-style residence halls—with the goal of increasing enrollment particularly in nursing, business, biology, biotechnology, and the exercise sciences. The VPEM will lead an experienced team of professionals committed to the recruitment and retention of all students and join a University with a strong history of financial stewardship and agility at meeting both the challenges and opportunities represented in the region’s current demographics. The successful candidate will work with a highly experienced senior leadership team including substantial collaboration with Academic Affairs and the offices of financial aid, marketing and communications, and information technology to expand the enrollment funnel at all levels. The successful candidate should have significant and progressive administrative experience in higher education at the director’s level or above, excellent communication skills and executive presence, and a record of success in enrollment strategy and execution; data analysis and forecasting; and staff engagement and development. The candidate will also demonstrate experience with enrollment technology, CRM’s, and the ability to focus on quality assurance at each point of the enrollment funnel. The candidate will possess a passion for continuous improvement and the articulation of an institutional vision for enrollment and retention for both traditional and adult learning student populations. Enrollment Management Structure The VPEM will serve as a valued member of the President’s Cabinet consisting of the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Experience, University Advancement, Chief Information Officer, and Director of Athletics. The direct reports to the Vice President include the Director for Undergraduate Admissions, Director of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions, and the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Operations. The University has taken advantage of a complement of extensive and formalized partnerships including financial aid leveraging, digital marketing and lead generation, artificial intelligence lead generation, and marketing technology. Strategy and Leadership Serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, overseeing all aspects of enrollment and responsible for developing, articulating, and implementing strategic enrollment plans and supporting retention initiatives to ensure growth at both the undergraduate and adult learner level. Serves as the principal University enrollment officer, integrating involvement of the other members of the President's Cabinet, deans, program directors, coordinators, athletics, and student life professionals Articulates financial aid leveraging strategies consistent with the University’s net revenue goals Provides high-level oversight for all enrollment initiatives and collaborates with campus-wide retention initiatives Leads specific strategic initiatives identified by the President and actively contributes to the campus community Serves as the staff liaison to the Enrollment Committee of the Board of Trustees Operations Creates and executes a cohesive enrollment and recruitment strategy inclusive of marketing across all populations maximizing technological resources and marketing and financial aid data Creates multi-year strategic enrollment plans for both undergraduate and graduate student populations Demonstrates consistent collaboration with senior leadership in the areas of financial aid leveraging in partnership with the Office of Student Financial Services Utilizes financial aid leveraging models and strategic planning to develop comprehensive awarding strategies to meet institutional goals and maximize net tuition revenue Works collaboratively with the Office of Financial Aid in optimizing awarding strategies to admit a well-qualified, diverse class each year and maximize retention of continuing students Works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Administration in the coordination of student financial issues and budget management Proactively engages with the Office of Marketing and Communications to plan and execute marketing initiatives to support enrollment goals Evaluates, manages, and provides opportunities for continuous improvement in internal processes and automated workflow Works closely with Student Financial Services to operationalize and evaluate the real time effectiveness of financial aid leveraging strategies Develops and uses existing and emerging technologies to communicate and build relationships with students, families, and enrollment partners Provides continuing professional development opportunities for staff and ensures timely evaluation of all systems, processes, and personnel Submits an annual report and annual enrollment plans to the President Staff Supervision and Development Promotes a culture of high performance and develops staff using supportive, collaborative, and data-driven approaches Provides leadership by overseeing annual department plans at the undergraduate and graduate level that are both measurable and goal oriented Actively participates in the selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of staff Orients and guides direct reports by communicating departmental standards and workflows Facilitates and directs the process of goal setting for all direct reports, conducts regular meetings to monitor workflow and offers feedback and guidance to support the professional development of direct reports Provides leadership and assessment of the University’s enrollment partners Performs other duties as assigned Rivier University seeks a mission-driven, strategic, and pragmatic leader who has: A strong commitment to Rivier’s Catholic identity and mission as expressed in the mission statement An earned master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution A proven record of success in progressively responsible university administrative roles at the director level or higher A record of recruitment success utilizing well-formulated data informed annual enrollment plans for various academic programs and student populations Superior ability to create and interpret data from disparate sources and demonstrated success in increasing every phase of the enrollment funnel The ability to successfully collaborate with senior level colleagues across the University especially in the areas of recruitment and retention Demonstrated experience in identifying and articulating the University’s value proposition highlighting specific areas of distinction in both undergraduate and graduate programs Extensive knowledge of and expertise with student information systems and engagement technology with experience in creating highly detailed workflow processes A strong commitment to the recruitment and enrollment process for adult and non-traditional students Superior organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Evidence of the ability to grow enrollments by identifying new programs, assessing and redesigning existing programs, and/or developing new modalities particularly in the fields of science and technology Demonstrated experience and capacity for quality assurance and assessment related to admissions processes, particularly those executed through a CRM Experience in shaping social media messaging to enhance recruitment Evidence of experience managing departmental budgets and resource allocation Demonstrated experience in technology applications of Microsoft 365, administrative ERP system, and enrollment CRM products. Interested candidates should apply with a letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information for 3-5 professional references (annotated) at:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rivieredu/jobs/4939893/vice-president-of-enrollment-management There will be a rolling review of applications which will continue until the position is filled. For optimal consideration, applications should be received on or before June 15, 2025. The appointment begins on or before August 2025. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above. #J-18808-Ljbffr