Vice President for Enrollment Management

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600029ES Title Vice President for Enrollment Management FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education & experience

Department Office of Enrollment Division Division of Enrollment Open Date 08/25/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

Terminal Degree or Master's in appropriate field. Proven and substantive administrative experience with record of proven accomplishments as an administrator at a senior educational institution or equivalent. Knowledge of and experience working with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and extensive experience with Ellucian Banner Student Module is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for the performance of the ongoing enrollment management issues of the University, oversight of management of varied departments, and services delivered under the Vice President's supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides senior leadership, strategic direction, and fiscal oversight to the areas of Strategic Enrollment Initiatives, Recruitment and Admissions, Enrollment Services, and Enrollment Success. Oversees new student enrollment for undergraduate, graduate and professional student populations. Serves as a main point of contact and makes decision for all undergraduate and graduate concerns, initiatives, and issues with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Banner system for admissions, financial aid, registration and student receivables to include interactions with third-party vendors. Leads these teams for Banner, Cognos Reporting, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) products. Serves as the Enrollment Management liaison with other University departments and divisions to include Academic Affairs, Informational Technology, University Advancement, Student Affairs, Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Online to ensure that key University initiatives and goals related to admissions and enrollment marketing/communication are met and lead students to graduation. Oversees and provides direction for all marketing, recruiting, and communication efforts regarding enrollment. Manages communication efforts for prospects, applicants, and recently enrolled students. Uses data driven decisions to determine future enrollment efforts, improvements in current enrollment efforts, and helps predict the future demand of students. Coordinates enrollment information and content on the administrative departmental websites with links to appropriate academic sites. Partners with others across campus to intentionally attract and retain students, to include forecasting trends that will likely affect higher education and using effective research to plan for the future. Tracks and measures progress and outcomes, ensuring all enrollment management initiatives are assessed and adapted for efficiency and effectiveness, and understands the University's broader competitive market position. Attends regular meetings with Deans and Department Chairs to discuss competitive marketing strategies, enrollment goals, and reporting needs. Creates and maintains strategic alliances with university leaders to effectively align enrollment management key initiatives and goals. Reviews and makes recommendations on policy changes, procedures, budget items, and personnel communications from departments. Responsible for writing and revising any polices in the above departments. Full supervision of the personnel and budget of these areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position requires a high level of independent judgment, resourcefulness, and creativeness. A comprehensive knowledge of financial aid and veteran student compliance issues as well as federal, state, and institutional aid/scholarship programs along with familiarity with student information systems. Ability to coordinate enrollment management strategies to attract, enroll, and retain students through graduation. Must be a collaborative professional who can articulate a complex vision with clarity and be eager to engage others in positive recruitment and enrollment experiences. Experience with meeting first-year, transfer and continuing student enrollment goals, building graduate and online enrollment, and improving enrollment processes. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidential information, have excellent written and verbal communications skills combined with strong data analysis and technology skills, and the ability to foster collaboration with deans and other key constituents to build positive, team-focused communication and relationships.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Other Specifications

Further details can be found here: https://wittkieffer.com/positions/a1wun0000024dcjmaa

How to Apply

The position is open until it is filled, but applications received by Thursday, October 15, 2026, will be given full consideration.

Applications should include: 1) a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume; and 2) a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in this profile.

Sam Houston State University is being assisted by WittKieffer. Nominations and inquiries can also be directed to Ashlee Musser, Corin Edwards, and Amy Crutchfield at SHSUVPEM@wittkieffer.com

Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48365

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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