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The Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing the continued vitality of the University of Minnesota (UMN) Morris through integrated recruitment, enrollment, and student success strategies. The Vice Chancellor jointly reports to the UMN Morris Chancellor (primary reporting line) and UMN Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management, as part of the enrollment management team across the five UMN campuses.
As a member of the Chancellor's campus coordination team, the Vice Chancellor leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive enrollment strategy that reflects the UMN Morris campus mission as one of the nation's premier public liberal arts and sciences college, part of a world-class university system. The Vice Chancellor works collaboratively across the institution to attract, enroll, retain, and graduate students who will thrive in UMN Morris's distinctive academic and community-engaged environment.
In an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing higher education landscape, the Vice Chancellor provides vision, leadership, and innovation in recruitment, financial aid, and data-informed planning. In collaboration with other campus units, such as marketing and communications, athletics, student life, academic affairs, and others, the Vice Chancellor champions a student-centered approach that connects enrollment management with academic excellence, access, belonging, student achievement, and institutional sustainability. The Vice Chancellor will be a member of the system-wide strategic enrollment management team and collaborate with colleagues and system offices to develop and implement integrated strategies.
The successful candidate is a strategic, mission-driven leader who can tell the UMN Morris story, build enrollment and student success strategies grounded in data, and mobilize the campus community to advance the strength and vitality of a distinctive public liberal arts and sciences university.
Essential Functions:

• Provide visionary leadership for strategic enrollment management, financial aid, and associated student supports to support the UMN mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability
• Develop and advance an integrated enrollment strategy that aligns recruitment, financial aid, retention, persistence, and graduation initiatives to achieve institutional goals, in conjunction with enrollment marketing and communications
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community partners, and UMN leaders to strengthen the UMN ability to attract, support, and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making by leveraging data, assessment, and institutional research to inform planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with system campus enrollment leaders to ensure implementation of the UMN strategic enrollment management plan, leveraging expertise and best-practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an active member of the UMN Morris senior administrative team, providing direction on all aspects of enrollment management
• Supervise staff in the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and One Stop
• Work closely with the Financial Aid office to leverage financial aid awards in a manner that enhances the overall student body and expands opportunities for timely degree attainment
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications staff to advance student recruitment and retention efforts
• Articulate and amplify the distinctive value of a public liberal arts and sciences education, while building pathways for students from rural communities, tribal nations, transfer institutions, and other key populations
• Align recruitment, financial aid, and retention efforts into a cohesive strategy, with attention to overall student success
• Oversee successful implementation of strategic enrollment management plan components
• In alignment with the systemwide strategic plan, UMN Morris strategic plan, and UMN Morris strategic enrollment management plan, create strategies and initiatives that effectively support the recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive student body
• Lead the institution's strategy for attracting, supporting, and graduating students in ways that sustain and advance the mission of a rural public liberal arts and sciences university
• Exhibit and promote data-driven decision-making at the institutional and college levels in collaboration with campus-wide efforts regarding institutional effectiveness and student success
• Serve as an active contributor to campus governance committees and represent the institution at relevant systemwide meetings
• Participate in system-wide enrollment management leadership meetings and contribute expertise to advance overall UMN goals and priorities
• Other responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the role

This position is required to work on campus.
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (doctoral degree preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative enrollment strategies in response to changing demographics, student needs, and higher education market conditions, with experience or understanding the rural community context
• Demonstrated ability to use data and institutional research to inform strategic planning, enrollment management, student success initiatives, and organizational decision-making
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and value of public liberal arts education and student-centered learning
• Demonstrated success building collaborative partnerships across academic and administrative units to achieve institutional goals
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering access, belonging, and student success for individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, student success, institutional research, or related areas within higher education

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $120,000 - $142,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% App ointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.
Required application materials: resume and cover letter.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)
The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.