Vice President for Enrollment Management

Overview Loyola University Chicago seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Vice President for Enrollment Management. Motivated by its Jesuit, Catholic commitment to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice, and transformative education, Loyola has earned recognition on the national higher education landscape for its mission-centered undergraduate experience and an array of quality graduate and professional programs. Full Position Announcement Full Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/vpem-loyola-chicago/ Compensation Compensation for the position will be competitive and based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate and the agreed upon portfolio of responsibilities. The range identified for this role is $275,000 – $375,000. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence. Loyola University Chicago also offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Given the nature of this visible campus and community-based leadership position, the selected candidate will be expected to reside in or near Chicago, Illinois. How to Apply NES, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting Loyola University Chicago in identifying the University's next Vice President for Enrollment Management. For more information, or to nominate someone for this position, contact: Elizabeth Daly — elizabeth.daly@nessearches.com Catherine Capolupo — catherine.capolupo@nessearches.com Laura Robinson — laura.robinson@nessearches.com All conversations will remain confidential unless otherwise stated and agreed. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest describing their unique qualifications for the Vice President for Enrollment Management position at Loyola University Chicago. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information of at least five professional references. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically to LUC@nessearches.com by November 6, 2025. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is January 2026. Discrimination Policy Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the university’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Qualifications and Characteristics Loyola seeks a Vice President for Enrollment Management who is excited about the opportunity to join a community with a strong culture of global awareness and engagement, a commitment to social justice and inclusion, and a dedication to cultivating a passion for lifelong learning. Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in enrollment, significant experience in a senior leadership role, and an appreciation and demonstrated understanding of a mission-driven institution. A bachelor’s degree is required, while an advanced degree is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, analytical ability, creativity, innovative ideas, and a record of success in shaping the academic and demographic profile of entering classes. Experience in enrollment marketing, financial aid, and recruitment technology is expected, as is knowledge of today’s and future students. Proven effectiveness and experience in enrollment: Deftness to navigate a complex environment with competing priorities and a thorough understanding of the balance of enrollment and discounting to meet enrollment goals and maximize net tuition revenue; demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful admission and financial aid strategies and initiatives; ability to imagine and implement an effective strategic enrollment plan; experience in international and transfer recruitment, as well as recruitment for a diverse student body; proven ability to recruit students who persist to graduation; and familiarity and appreciation of Division I athletics. Sophisticated understanding of enrollment and marketing: Capacity to understand, lead, and manage the complex relationship between marketing and recruitment strategies for undergraduate, graduate, and professional populations; increase and shape enrollments in new and existing programs, across delivery modalities, program audiences, geographic regions and diverse student populations through the use of creative and innovative marketing. Financial Aid Acumen: Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate financial aid leveraging policies to ensure achievement of recruitment goals and compliance within state and federal regulations and procedures; maintain comprehensive and current understanding of federal and institutional needs analysis and packaging best practices, and provide training to staff in review of student aid eligibility and packaging of aid funds; develop and implement strategies to educate students on the cost of their education and the financial benefits of the cooperative education program. Staff leadership and management: Ability to set clear goals and inspire a highly qualified and talented staff around enrollment opportunities and challenges; commitment to staff development and team building; a mentoring mindset to nurture staff while holding high standards and accountability; proven track record of staff development and diversifying staff; and an interest in creating a stable, healthy, and cohesive work environment that prioritizes communication and collaboration. Collaboration and Communication skills: Collaborative nature with an ability to engage and mobilize the recruitment effort across all campus constituencies; ability to partner with external constituents important to recruitment, such as high school counselors, community-based organizations, alumni, and private vendors; readiness to be part of the university’s senior leadership team and a desire to collaborate across campus; engaging, strong listening, and transparent communication skills; and confidence in presenting information to a variety of constituents including students, parents, counselors, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustee members. Commitment to Loyola values: Inclusive, ethical leadership style and commitment to caring for the whole person; appreciates and promotes excellence in academics and scholarship; willingness to be an active participant in campus and community life; proven experience in and a demonstrated commitment to increasing student diversity and the diversity of staff in enrollment; proven ability to develop connections and partnerships that substantively impact enrollment; history of effective enrollment management with available resources. Strong technical and analytical skills: Ability to use technology and data to guide decision making; strong analytical skills, creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to translate data into a narrative; experience with predictive modeling, enterprise systems, and current and emerging technology; demonstrated experience using data to identify and assess effectiveness of admission and financial aid policies and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr