Job Description
The University of Texas at Arlington
Vice President of Enrollment
Management
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) seeks an accomplished leader to provide executive oversight and
strategic guidance to the areas of recruitment; admissions; outreach; financial aid; undergraduate, graduate, and international enrollment;
and overall student progression at the undergraduate level.
As a critical member of the Academic Affairs team, the Vice President
of Enrollment Management (VPEM) will lead the University’s effort to recruit an academically strong and diverse student body in alignment
with its strategic plan and long-term enrollment goals.
Under the leadership of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs, the VPEM will foster partnerships with units across the University, including fellow vice presidents and the academic deans, to
position the institution for enrollment success and will spearhead partnerships with external entities to enhance pathways for
students.
It is an exciting time to join UTA. The University is growing in size, impact, and reputation by focusing on creating and
sharing knowledge in signature areas of distinction, maintaining affordability, advancing student success, and serving the people and state
of Texas, the nation and the world. The VPEM will lead a new era of strategic enrollment management at UTA, bringing focus, vision, and
coordinated strategy to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and retention. A highly visible and collaborative leader, the VPEM will
guide the University’s efforts to set and fulfill strategic enrollment goals, identify new and creative means to grow enrollment, shape the
University’s marketing around recruitment, enhance access by leveraging scholarships and aid, harness data and technology to maximum
benefit, and provide outstanding support to all learners.
The successful candidate will be a transformational leader of people and
programs with the creative vision, energy, integrity, personal qualities, and professional profile to inspire a dedicated team and garner
the trust and collaboration of colleagues across the University. The VPEM will demonstrate administrative ability and competence; proven
experience in developing and executing a strategic enrollment management plan; and the technical skill necessary to guide financial aid
efforts, data analysis, and systems utilization. A record of commitment to attracting and serving a diverse student body, supporting a
multicultural university, and creating a respectful environment that embraces all individuals is essential. Additional information about
this position, including a leadership profile can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.
The Search Committee invites expressions of interest and nominations to be submitted directly
to the search firm, WittKieffer at UTArlingtonVPEM@wittkieffer.com.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position and
should be submitted to WittKieffer consultants, Mercedes Chacón Vance and Corin Edwards via the firm’s candidate portal.
Letters of interest and nominations will be accepted until the position
is filled; however, they should be submitted as soon as possible to assure consideration. Expressing interest is the first step in
receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.
UTA is committed to providing equal
employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, and/or veteran status.
Retaliation against persons who oppose a
discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating
to discrimination is prohibited. See the University of Texas at Arlington’s Notice of
Non-Discrimination, which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime, and fire statistics is available online. A hard copy may be obtained by contacting OLA,
University Administration Building, 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019, 817-272-2141.
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