Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VP-EMSA) for Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) reports to the president and is the chief enrollment officer and thought leader responsible for the executive leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight for all operations and support functions associated with the program marketing, recruitment, retention, engagement, and success of students. The VP-EMSA supports the university's mission & goals and oversees organization-wide planning in alignment with Illinois Tech's mission and strategic plan. This individual will do so while exhibiting superior leadership qualities and actions that enable and support a culture of service excellence among departments and cross-department teams, with special emphasis on the values of knowledge, teamwork, accountability, and quality. The VP-EMSA will contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and innovation with a highly collaborative, team-building approach. Diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and innovation are top priorities at Illinois Tech

The VP-EMSA actively leads and contributes to the overall success of institution-wide planning with a strong emphasis on student enrollment, diversity, student learning, retention, student experience, student leadership, experiential learning, achievement, and student satisfaction. This role will lead the division to create a safe and welcoming campus culture that fosters a rich and holistic student learning experience and promotes a student-centered multicultural, globally diverse environment with quality, passion, integrity, and inclusiveness. In partnership with university leadership, college deans, academics, and functional departments, the VP-EMSA will evolve a student-centered global institution that excels in student experience and service and fosters affinity and lifelong learning. The VP-EMSA will also be responsible for advancing both near and long-term institutional goals to support strategic goals related to program marketing, recruitment, enrollment, student affairs, student service, retention, and policy formulation at IIT.

The VP-EMSA plays key roles in institutional planning and positioning, forging community partnerships, and advancing Illinois Tech's presence in the region, state, nation, and around the globe. The VP-EMSA will lead an aggressive, innovative, and forward-looking operation with calculated risks and integrated best practices to build the strongest possible current and future, long-range enrollment landscape. The VP-EMSA will lead an enrollment team that proactively and strategically anticipates, evolves, and responds to enrollment challenges and is forward-looking, opportunistic, and results-oriented.

The VP-EMSA will oversee functional areas responsible for domestic and international undergraduate and graduate admissions, campus and student life, student services and success including international services, health & wellness, career services, financial aid and the registrar. The VP-EMSA is responsible for managing equity and retention, and this role will continuously review, implement, improve, and enhance policies, procedures, and program-specific services to evolve Illinois Tech as a student service-centric institution.

The VP-EMSA will work collaboratively to build partnerships with university leaders, academic affairs, faculty senate, functional staff, student government, student associations, alumni associations, and the Bronzeville community to optimize student experience and success.

As a senior member of the university's leadership team, the VP-EMSA will serve as a public face and key spokesperson for the university. The VP-EMSA will report to the university president, serve in the president's cabinet and collaborate productively with all members of Illinois Tech's executive leadership team to drive the university's strategic initiatives. The VP-EMSA will collaborate with the provost, other senior leaders, and academic deans to develop educational programs and co-curricular initiatives to advance the goals, mission, program marketing strategies, enrollment growth priorities, and best practices in student recruitment. This work will include the development of market-oriented life-long learning infrastructure and programs as well as the establishment of an expanded global footprint for Illinois Tech.

Master's degree in higher education with leadership in enrollment management, student affairs, student services, global affairs, or a related field.

· Master's degree in higher education or related/comparable field.

· At least 10 years of progressive executive leadership experience with at least 5 years at a university or education institution overseeing enrollment management, student affairs, student services for traditional and lifelong learners.

· Operated in key leadership roles, hired, coached, and managed multicultural leadership teams with a proven understanding of the dynamics of a complex and culturally diverse university community.

· Experience leading global affairs, international student services, study abroad, international marketing, recruitment, and partnerships.

· Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a matrix organization collaborating with the academic and university leaders on student success and retention.

· Energetic, focused, oriented toward student success and student well-being

· Proven track record of successful strategic planning, budgeting, student information systems, innovative approaches to optimizing resources to meet institutional goals, and a standard of excellence of service delivery.

· Ability to work effectively within a shared decision-making environment, an in-depth understanding of the institution's mission, and a commitment to student service required.

· Experience working with a diverse workforce includes cross-cultural knowledge, the ability to effectively relate to individuals from varied backgrounds, ethnicity, and cultures, and experience working with others with various levels of cultural awareness and communication proficiency.

Ideal Attributes & Experiences

· Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial, energetic, and student-focused with interpersonal skills and demonstrated creative and analytical abilities.

· A bold, innovative, and strategic thinker who is open and dedicated to institutional and cultural change

· Experience and knowledge with implementing high-impact student life and development practices. Intellectually curious to understand and actively engage with students and their needs with a commitment to engage university-wide.

· Strong expertise in data-informed decision-making, focusing on best practices in enrollment management and leading-edge practices in student experience, retention, and success.

· A proponent to the evolution of best practices, programs, and policies that promote diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice while defining institutional ethos, unique institutional collaboration, and healthy campus culture.