What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Enrollment Management position at Lebanon Valley College?
Founded in 1866, Lebanon Valley College (LVC) guides students to lifelong success through exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs delivered in a practical, supportive, and student-centered environment. Energized by our Imagine LVC Strategic Plan, the College is looking forward, moving forward, and inspired by what’s ahead. Through outstanding academics and a culture of care, LVC students achieve more than they ever imagined—for themselves, their families, and their communities. Students at LVC benefit from highly personalized academic, personal, and career guidance; form lifelong bonds with peers and mentors; and go on to lead successful, fulfilling lives. LVC is poised for continued growth, driven by innovative academic offerings, award-winning facilities, a strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence, and high-impact programs that integrate research, scholarship, and experiential learning.
The College seeks an experienced, visionary, and data-informed enrollment leader to serve as Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM). Reporting directly to the President, the VPEM will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner in shaping the College’s future.
The VPEM will oversee the Offices of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid and play a central role in advancing the College’s Imagine LVC Strategic Plan, Strategic Enrollment Marketing Plan, Campus Master Plan, and major fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all full-time student recruitment efforts, ensuring the College meets its goals for enrollment, net revenue, and student diversity—geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural.
The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, and analytically driven, able to make data-informed decisions that align enrollment strategy with institutional mission and market realities. The VPEM will lead efforts to strengthen LVC’s presence in primary markets while cultivating growth in new regions and populations.
Qualifications include:
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, with a demonstrated record of enrollment growth and improved class quality.
- A strategic and visionary mindset coupled with a collaborative and inclusive management style.
- Proven ability to develop and mentor teams, fostering professional growth and excellence.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, predictive modeling, financial aid leveraging, and strategic planning.
- Experience collaborating with marketing, communications, and public relations teams to support student recruitment.
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials through ADP:
- A cover letter addressing the responsibilities and qualifications outlined above,
- A current résumé or curriculum vitae, and
- The names and contact information for three professional references.
A review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
Lebanon Valley College is committed to excellence through its employment practices and welcomes applicants with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. The College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and staff and promotes a culture of accountability, student centeredness, professionalism, inclusiveness, respect, and empowerment.