Vice President for Enrollment Management

Ohio Northern University, an independent, selective, comprehensive university located in Northwest, Ohio, announces the search for a strategic Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM). The Vice President for Enrollment Management serves as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, reporting directly to the President. This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight and direction for all enrollment management operations, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission, financial objectives, and commitment to building an academically strong and multi-talented student body.

THE POSITION
The Vice President for Enrollment Management will provide visible, positive, and approachable leadership to an office of 15 professional staff, including four direct reports. The VPEM is responsible for leading the University’s enrollment strategy, encompassing student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning. Working collaboratively, the Vice President drives initiatives to meet or exceed enrollment targets, achieve net tuition revenue goals, and enhance the quality and breadth of applicant pools. Through collaborative partnerships across the University, especially with the Vice President for Financial Affairs (VPFA), the Provost, and the Athletic Director, the VPEM ensures a coordinated, data-driven approach to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students from varied backgrounds.

Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/onu-vpem/

COMPENSATION
Compensation for the position will be competitive and based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate and the agreed upon portfolio of responsibilities; consult with the NES search team for insights. Additionally, Ohio Northern University offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Given the nature of this visible campus and community-based leadership position, the selected candidate will be expected to reside in or near Ada, Ohio.

To Apply

NES, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting Ohio Northern in identifying the University’s next Vice President for Enrollment Management. For more information, or to nominate someone for this position, contact Suzi Nam (suzi.nam@nessearches.com) or Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com). All conversations will remain confidential unless otherwise stated and agreed. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest describing their unique qualifications for the Vice President for Enrollment Management position at Ohio Northern University. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information of at least five professional references. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically to ONU@nessearches.com by September 23, 2025. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is January of 2026.

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