What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President for Enrollment Management position at Kalamazoo College?
THE OPPORTUNITY
Kalamazoo College (K), a pioneer in integrated approach to undergraduate education, announces the search for Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM). At an energizing moment for K and a consequential moment for higher education, the College seeks a strategist, innovator, and competitive leader who sees enrollment not simply as a function, but as a strategy for the future. The Vice President for Enrollment Management will be a builder, a collaborator, and an exceptional team leader who is curious about what is possible and effective in turning ideas into results.
With new presidential leadership, a renewed focus on enrollment and institutional differentiation, evolving academic opportunities, and deeper partnerships across Kalamazoo and Michigan, the Vice President for Enrollment Management will join K as it moves forward with ambition, preparing for the next generation of students. Reporting directly to President Karlyn Crowley and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will be at the center of a comprehensive enrollment strategy designed to grow demand, strengthen enrollment, increase net tuition revenue, expand access, and build a student body that will thrive at K. The VPEM will enjoy the unusual opportunity to truly shape what comes next.
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Compensation
Kalamazoo College offers a competitive compensation package and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; consult with the NES search team for insights. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.
To Apply
NES, a national executive search firm specializing in higher education, is assisting Kalamazoo College with this search for a Vice President for Enrollment Management. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Drew Nichols (drew.nichols@nessearches.com), Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com), or Catherine Capolupo (catherine.capolupo@nessearches.com). To apply, please send the following items: 1) a resume, 2) a detailed letter of interest, and 3) contact information for five professional references by email to: kalamazoo@nessearches.com. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically by December 15, 2026. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted. The VPEM’s anticipated start date is June 2027.
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