The University of Washington (the UW), one of the world’s preeminent public research universities, is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Vice Provost for Enrollment Management (VPEM).
The Division of Enrollment Management consists of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Student Financial Aid, Office of the University Registrar, International Student Services, and the Veterans Education Benefits Office. Today, Enrollment Management has grown to become a key strategic partner to the University’s campuses, schools, colleges, and programs in the recruitment, admission, and support of students at the UW. The Vice Provost for Enrollment Management will have an opportunity to build on these partnerships and advance strategic enrollment management initiatives to recruit, admit, and support a high-quality and diverse entering class for the Seattle campus.
The VPEM will be a transformational leader with the vision, energy, integrity, personal qualities, and professional profile to inspire a dedicated team and garner the trust and collaboration of colleagues across the University. The new leader will possess the expertise to lead a financial aid strategy that incorporates federal, state, and UW-funded financial aid; foster and refine recruiting strategies for domestic and international students; identify and develop key data and analysis that will guide the UW’s student enrollment strategy; and guide the modernization of student support services and student administrative technologies. It will be important for the VPEM to invest in and support staff within Enrollment Management through a deep commitment to team culture and an understanding that staff are critical components of the UW’s success. A record of commitment to attracting and serving a diverse student body, supporting a multicultural university, and creating a respectful environment that embraces all individuals is essential.
As one of the world’s leading public research universities, the University of Washington is driven by a determination to serve the greater good. The University of Washington comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and the region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their fields. The UW has been recognized as the No. 1 most-innovative public university and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world. The UW receives more federal research dollars than any other U.S. public university and is a top producer of Fulbright students and scholars. It provides boundless opportunities for students while making a profound positive impact on people in the Puget Sound region, across the state of Washington, and around the globe.
The Seattle campus is renowned for its beauty in the midst of a vibrant, multicultural city with a unique mix of restaurants, coffee houses, retail shops, and other services. The city of Seattle, which serves as the extended campus of the University, is considered to be one of the most livable cities in the United States and is a hub for outdoor recreation, arts, and culture. Seattle combines unparalleled natural beauty with small-town friendliness, a Pacific Rim outlook, and cosmopolitan amenities.
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.
WittKieffer is assisting University of Washington in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 25, 2025.
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