Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management to join our team!

Summary: 

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVP) provides strategic and tactical leadership for the Office of Admissions. The AVP will lead the recruitment efforts for all first-year and transfer students, in addition to the day-to-day operations of the office. The AVP plays an essential role in meeting the enrollment and net revenue goals of Earlham College by collaborating with other key departments, including Athletics, Marketing and Communications, Financial Aid, Academics, Student Life, and our EPIC Centers. The AVP is a key member of a collaborative enrollment leadership team charged with recruiting, enrolling, and retaining varied cohorts of high achieving students. The AVP will be responsible for developing and advancing strategies that foster a culture of inclusion and belonging at Earlham College. The AVP should have a growth mindset, bringing innovative approaches to recruitment, marketing, and financial aid initiatives to increase overall enrollment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the Admissions team with a student-centered approach to recruitment. Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, directly supervise the Director of International Admissions and Alumni Recruitment, Director of Admissions Operations, all Admission Counselors, and the Assistant Director for Campus Visit Programs.
• Assist the VP in developing and executing a strategic enrollment plan that supports key objectives, including net tuition revenue, total headcount, and broader engagement with the Earlham community.
• Lead initiatives to expand access for prospective students by leveraging articulation agreements, building partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs), and fostering an inclusive recruitment approach.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the office. Create, analyze, and use reports that will guide all student recruitment programs and initiatives.
• Manage the application review process to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility for all applicants.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications on a comprehensive and strategic marketing plan and communication flow for prospective students and families.
• Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office on leveraging institutional aid to optimize net tuition revenue and on developing strategies to help families better understand their awards.
• Work closely with external partners to ensure prospect, inquiry, and application generation activities are meeting goals.
• Serve as the Admissions/Athletics liaison.
• Oversee all recruitment travel for the Admissions team.
• Help manage Admissions office budget in consultation with Vice President for Enrollment.
• Oversee all recruitment- and admission-related campus events.
• Represent the college in a professional manner as a member of internal and external committees and professional organizations at local, regional, and national events, programs, and panels.

• A bachelors degree is required.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in admissions and/or college advising, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; outstanding listener with great interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid leveraging, inquiry generation, and yield strategies.
• Knowledge of enrollment-related technology (Slate preferred) and best practices related to managing data.
• Knowledgeable in and have the ability to analyze regional, national, and international market trends and academic program demands.
• An appreciation for collaboration, consensus building, and the liberal arts, which are highly valued on Earlham’s campus.
• An appreciation for NCAA Division III athletics and the valuable contributions student-athletes make to Earlham’s campus culture.
• Travel, as well as evening and weekend responsibilities, are expected.

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

• Please submit the following application materials through our  Earlham Careers Portal
• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or religion in its employment policies. In addition, Earlham explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, in accordance with Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and other applicable state and federal laws. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

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