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Vice President for Enrollment
Gannon University seeks an
experienced and innovative enrollment professional for the newly-defined
position of Vice President for Enrollment to provide leadership in developing
long- and short-range enrollment plans, with a focus on increasing enrollment
over the next five years. This position reports directly to the President and
oversees a staff of 48 in the areas of undergraduate and graduate admissions
(domestic and international), financial aid and the registrar’s office. The
Vice President for Enrollment will be expected to continue the development of a
comprehensive and integrated enrollment strategy for the University, in
collaboration with others across campus, and will play a key role in
institutional marketing efforts to broaden Gannon’s visibility.
The University:
Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a private, Catholic Diocesan,
comprehensive university dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning,
scholarship, research, service and holistic education. The University enrolls
approximately 4,200 students (2,900 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate) and offers
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The University’s
enrollment has increased 25 percent over the last eight years. Gannon is
located in Erie, Pennsylvania, a safe, friendly, urban environment with a low
cost of living, an international airport and one of the busiest ports on the
Great Lakes. The University is ranked nationally and is highly-regarded in the
region. Erie is Pennsylvania’s fourth largest city and is within a two-hour
drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. For more information about Gannon
University visit
www.gannon.edu; for northwest Pennsylvania visit
www.visiteriepa.com.
Qualifications:
In evaluating candidates for this position, Gannon is interested in creative,
strategic thinkers who can build and sustain an effective enrollment management
program that emphasizes continued enrollment growth and an increasing focus on
international and graduate student recruitment. A sophisticated understanding
of financial aid leveraging, pricing, predictive modeling and recruitment
technology is essential. Candidates should have exceptional communication and
analytical skills, strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to
deploy resources to enroll a qualified and diverse student population. An
advanced degree and substantial experience are preferred. Other qualifications
include:
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Keen awareness of market and societal trends affecting undergraduate and
graduate enrollment
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and utilize data in
planning and decision-making
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Experience in utilizing current recruitment and financial aid technologies
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Understanding of current practices and strategies in institutional marketing
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Commitment to and skill in promoting diversity
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Entrepreneurial spirit
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Ability to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission and its
Catholic identity
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A professional
public presence and the ability to be a strong advocate of and articulate
spokesperson for Gannon University
Lahti Search Consultants
is assisting Gannon University with this search. All inquiries and
communications will remain confidential. Resumes will be reviewed beginning in
October and will continue until the position is filled. The desired start time
for this position is January 2010.
To Apply: Please send a
resume and cover letter by email to:
terry@lahtisearch.com
Terry Lahti
Lahti Search Consultants
4360 France Avenue S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410
Email:
terry@lahtisearch.com
(814) 282-3093
www.lahtisearch.com
Gannon University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity and invites members of
underrepresented groups to apply.
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