Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM)

The Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM) will shape and advance a systemwide enrollment strategy that strengthens collaboration across the University's distinct campuses-Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and Twin Cities-and play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of one university on five campuses.

Reporting jointly to the Executive Vice President & Provost and the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, the VPSEM will serve as the principal driver of an integrated, forward-looking enrollment enterprise that supports the University's land-grant mission, academic excellence, and long-term vitality. The VPSEM will develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment vision spanning recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and market expansion. In partnership with campus enrollment leaders, this role will align goals, policies, processes, and technologies to strengthen the prospective-student experience, expand market reach, enhance the use of analytics and CRM tools, and support students in finding the right fit across the system.

Additionally, the VPSEM will cultivate the relationships and trust needed to unite diverse campuses around shared outcomes. This leader will spend significant time with each campus, listening deeply, understanding local contexts, and building durable partnerships with faculty, staff, administrators, and governance groups. Through this work, the VPSEM will foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and mutual accountability while guiding cultural and operational change with clarity and steadiness.

The University of Minnesota estimates the salary range for this position at $330,000 to $360,000. The University also offers comprehensive suite of medical, retirement, and other benefits which are described on the University's Human Resources web site.

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

• BA/BS degree; Master's or other advanced degree preferred
• Seasoned, strategic, and relational enrollment leader with experience in large, decentralized, or multi-campus environments
• Expertise in data, analytics, and enrollment technologies
• Strong commitment to student access, success, and equity
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, political and cultural acumen, and the ability to unify diverse stakeholders around a shared vision while respecting local identity and institutional history

Pay Range: $330,000.00 - $36,0000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Application materials should include a resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile, available on the WittKieffer website: https://wittkieffer.com/

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Minnesota in this search. Review of applicant materials has begun; for fullest consideration, materials should be received by April 24, 2026.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries may be directed to Amy Crutchfield, Rob Springall, and Kim Migoya via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal or to UMN-VPSEM@wittkieffer.com.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).