Vice President for Enrollment Management

Employer: Ohio Northern University
Location: Ada

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Ohio Northern University 

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Ohio Northern University, an independent, selective, comprehensive university located in Northwest, Ohio, announces the search for a strategic Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM). The Vice President for Enrollment Management serves as a key member of the President's Cabinet, reporting directly to the President. This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight and direction for all enrollment management operations, ensuring alignment with the University's mission, financial objectives, and commitment to building an academically strong and multi-talented student body.

THE POSITION

The VPEM is responsible for leading the University's enrollment strategy, encompassing student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and enrollment planning. Working collaboratively, the Vice President drives initiatives to meet or exceed enrollment targets, achieve net tuition revenue goals, and enhance the quality and breadth of applicant pools. Through collaborative partnerships across the University, especially with the Vice President for Financial Affairs (VPFA), the Provost, Deans, and the Athletic Director, the VPEM ensures a coordinated, data-driven approach to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students from varied backgrounds.

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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; consult with the NES search team for insights. Additionally, Ohio Northern University 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 Ada, Ohio.

To Apply

NES, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting Ohio Northern in identifying the University's next Vice President for Enrollment Management. For more information, or to nominate someone for this position, contact Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com) or Catherine Capolupo (catherine.capolupo@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 Ohio Northern University. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information of at least five professional references. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. All application materials should be submitted electronically to ONU@nessearches.com; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position is campus-based and the preferred start date is January of 2027. 

ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

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Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University is a selective, private, comprehensive university, comprising five colleges (Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law) with nationally ranked arts, sciences and professional programs. ONU champions the pursuit of True North. Talented students enter motivated, engage in abundant opportunities, and leave prepared with an education with one of the highest returns on investment in the state.

Evidence of Excellence
Ohio Northern’s reputation for excellence continues to grow. In just the last few months, ONU has received recognition for teaching quality, high graduation rates, commitment to volunteer service and, most impressively, providing a high return on investment (ROI) to its graduates.

Location
Our scenic, safe and modern campus rests on nearly 342 acres in the village of Ada, Ohio (population 5,582). Our location provides a quaint small town atmosphere that complements the friendly environment found on campus, while still offering some of the finest restaurants, shopping and culture the midwest has to offer just a short drive away. Located in northwest Ohio, Ada is 69 miles from Toledo, Ohio, to the north, 80 miles from Columbus, Ohio, to the south and 15 miles to Lima, Ohio to the west.

Research
Don't wait for graduate school to get involved with cutting-edge research. At ONU, undergraduate research is a pillar upon which future success is built. Our students partner with faculty on research that expands the horizons of human understanding, and our annual Student Research Colloquium is a showcase that attracts researchers from across the country.

Arts and Culture
Whether students see world-class entertainment at the Freed Center, attend art exhibits at the Elzay Gallery of Art or cheer along with the marching band, Ohio Northern University is a cultural epicenter for theater, art and design, music and dance.

Athletics
ONU competes in the NCAA Division III-Ohio Athletic Conference. There are 21 varsity sports (eleven for men and ten for women), and nearly as many club and intramural sports. ONU has won the men's and women's OAC All-Sports Trophies for four consecutive years, and the men have won for five consecutive years. Our school colors are orange and black and our mascot is Klondike the polar bear.

Student Life
Students choose from a variety of campus activities including: 200 student organizations; four national sororities and six national fraternities; intercollegiate, intramural and club sports; music and theatrical events.

ONU Green
ONU is firmly committed to sustainability and environmental awareness on campus. Our on-campus housing derive 30 percent of their heating and cooling from geothermal technology and three new 400 kilowatt wind turbines are expected to provide between five and 10 percent of our electricity needs. Our fleet of hybrid and electric campus vehicles reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and our many environmentally themed student organizations are always finding new ways make ONU a greener place to live, learn and work.

The Inn at Ohio Northern University
Ada's world-class hotel offers more than 70 deluxe guest rooms, luxurious amenities and more than 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces. Guests of The Inn enjoy everything that the ONU campus has to offer: athletics, fine art, theatre performances and so much more.