Vice President for Enrollment Management

The University of Indianapolis, a private, national doctoral/professional university, seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Since its founding, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) has been responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. As an anchor institution in Indianapolis, UIndy is committed to being an engine for social mobility and a partner in addressing rapidly changing workforce demands and learner preferences. UIndy received Carnegie Classifications for Social Mobility and Community Engagement and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Value Schools" and one of the "Best Colleges for Veterans." UIndy has cultivated a culture of connectedness, emphasizing service for impact through community engagement. The university prepares graduates to be leaders and changemakers who will shape the communities in which they live and serve. Framed by an applied liberal arts foundation and formed by an experiential education, UIndy students become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and lifelong learners. UIndy is distinguished by market-responsive programs offered through four academic colleges and seven schools. More than 700 faculty and staff are deeply invested in the success of nearly 5,000 students, including approximately 1,400 graduate students.

As part of UIndy's new strategic plan – "Engage. Enrich, Empower. Transform." – the university seeks to position the university for sustainability and growth through relevance and impact; generate new revenue and steward existing resources; amplify the university's reach domestically and in select global destinations; establish focused partnerships with corporate and other stakeholders; invest in its people and physical infrastructure; leverage athletics to support enrollment, retention, and community engagement; and community UIndy's value proposition to clearly differentiate the institution in telling its story. The plan has already generated a lot of momentum and resulted in the creation of UIndy Online & The Sease Institute as well as new international partnerships and generated record fundraising. As of December 2024, UIndy's endowment was a robust $138 million. The Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) will join a strong Senior Leadership team and play a critical role in bringing other aspects of the plan to life.

Reporting to President, Tanuja Singh, the Vice President for Enrollment Management will provide strategic and visionary thinking to develop and execute a comprehensive plan to grow enrollment. As UIndy seeks to leverage its breadth of academic offerings and some key programs, the VPEM will consider all opportunities – undergraduate, graduate, and post-traditional learners – for enrollment growth, allowing the university to have a more balanced portfolio and stabilize revenue streams. Through oversight of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Marketing, the VPEM will be expected to strengthen enrollment, contribute to efforts to ensure financial health and stability, help define areas of distinction for UIndy, develop and nurture collaborative partnerships with university and community stakeholders, and provide leadership and support to a dedicated enrollment management team.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience the fields of admission, financial aid, and marketing at a private, tuition-driven university; proficiency in managing the complex interplay of marketing strategies, enrollment targets, tuition pricing, and net revenue goals; and a strong understanding of how to leverage financial aid and scholarships and manage discount rate to maximize enrollment. Skill in generating ideas, bringing energy and creativity to strategic planning, and driving organizational change will be assets for the role. The VPEM will be a consultative partner who is eager to form relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, athletic coaches, and external stakeholders, and has experience in fostering collaboration among various constituencies. An aptitude for building and developing a strong staff that is eager, dedicated, responsive, and student centered; a track record of success in harnessing technology in inventive and productive ways to increase access, reach, and efficiency; and a sophisticated ability to use data to inform analytics, assess programs and processing, and develop goals and metrics to drive strategy and achieve institutional goals will be essential for success.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile available at www.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Indianapolis in this search. The review of materials has begun and will continue until an appointment has been made.

Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to:

Shelley Arakawa, J.D. and Bronwen Pelaez, Ph.D.

UIndy-VPEM@wittkieffer.com

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

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