Carnegie Mellon University, a private, global research university, stands among the world’s most renowned educational institutions. The University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission.
Since its founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University has been a place that doesn’t just imagine the future; it creates it. CMU’s seven schools and colleges challenge more than 16,000 curious and passionate students, over 1,500 acclaimed faculty members, and 4,970 staff (all locations) to make an impact by solving real-world problems. With strengths at the intersection of technology and humanity, CMU is intent on using its tradition in innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to respond to society’s greatest issues with a trademark fearlessness and uncompromised academic excellence.
Carnegie Mellon is positioned to meet the challenges of an evolving and changing world. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a hot spot for entrepreneurship and model for future cities, CMU also has sites in Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., New York, Qatar, and Rwanda. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), CMU generates more than $480 million in research annually and ranks No. 21 for national universities in U.S. News & World Report — with many of its programs ranking among the top in the world. This is a global community, with students hailing from 128 countries, faculty and staff representing 91 countries, and alumni living in 151 countries.
Undergraduate enrollment has transformed over the years, with an increasing number of talented and creative students compelled by the opportunities of a Carnegie Mellon education. CMU’s Office of Enrollment Management was created in 2022 to address the increasing demand and complexity of the enrollment landscape. The Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admission will build upon an impressive trajectory and continue to advance this new model of enrollment management, providing the vision and leadership for a strategic approach to enrollment planning, demographic shifts, access and affordability, and the broader higher education market. By providing thought leadership and data-informed best practices, the Vice Provost will collaborate across all aspects of the field, including marketing, enrollment, student success, and outcomes. The Vice Provost reports to the Provost and oversees the Admission and Enrollment teams, including The HUB (CMU’s one-stop-shop for enrollment services), the University Registrar’s Office, Student Financial Services, Office of International Education, and Enrollment Systems.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a national thought leader and experienced executive manager who has a long-term vision and the superior analytical skills to address the issues of demographic shifts, access, and affordability. A collaborative, transparent, and forward-thinking approach will be essential to establish trust and cooperative partnerships across a large, complex, and decentralized institution. The Vice Provost should have a record of accomplishment in exploring entrepreneurial tactics to enhance enrollment efforts as well as the skill to partner with senior leadership and faculty colleagues in support of undergraduate enrollment priorities. While the admission component of the role will focus on undergraduates, the enrollment services components serve both undergraduate and graduate students. The Vice Provost will strategize with the colleges, schools, and departments to support their graduate admission initiatives and provide coordination to create a comprehensive overview of graduate admissions and enrollment. The successful candidate will bring new ideas and strategies and manage change by investing deeply in relationships with divisional staff and constituents across the institution. Confidence, humility, nimbleness, and resourcefulness will be essential for success.
Additional information may be found in the leadership profile.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile.
Professional references are not requested at this time.
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