Vice President Enrollment Management

Position: Vice President Enrollment Management - Roger Williams University
Vice President Enrollment Management

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Bristol, RI Posted:
Feb 13, 2026 Closes:
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Full-time Regular .: 2336 Position

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About Roger Williams University:

Roger Williams University prepares students to be successful leaders and innovators in today's rapidly changing world. RWU is strengthening society through engaged teaching, learning, and research so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand. The distinctive focus on original research, engaged learning, and hands-on apprenticeships, practicums and clinical learning opportunities provides students with real-world experiences, on and off campus, that empower them to be career- and job-ready, to succeed immediately and continue to advance throughout their careers.

The commitment to academic excellence, engaged learning and student success is the foundation of the university's mission. With campuses on the waterfront of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, RI, RWU delivers a world-class education and inclusive student experience.

RWU offers 65 accredited undergraduate majors, more than 70 minors, comprehensive graduate programs across eight schools of study, professional certificates, trade and technical training, and a highly respected Juris Doctorate (JD) from Rhode Island's only law school.

A proud distinction of the university are the small class sizes, a 13-to-1 faculty-to-student ratio. This enables personal attention in the classroom, and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement. A Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in this interconnected, global world.

Building on this strong academic foundation and student-centered mission, Roger Williams University is equally committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for those who teach, lead, and serve. The university seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff and values diversity, equity, and inclusion across all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving environment that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

Job Description:

As the University's Chief Enrollment Officer, the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) provides strategic and transformative leadership for the full enrollment life cycle, shaping how students discover, access, and enter Roger Williams University. The VPEM sets institutional enrollment strategy and ensures operational excellence across undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid strategy, recruitment marketing, and enrollment analytics. Serving as a key member of the President's Cabinet, the VPEM plays a central role in aligning enrollment priorities with the University's academic mission, financial sustainability goals, and commitment to access and student success.

The VPEM will be a visible and engaged campus leader, working closely with faculty, academic leadership, Student Life, Marketing, and student success partners to ensure a cohesive and student-centered enrollment experience. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of contemporary enrollment challenges and opportunities, including shifting demographics, affordability and pricing dynamics, and evolving student decision-making behaviors. While the role is not expected to own all aspects of student retention, the VPEM will be highly attuned to national enrollment and persistence trends, capable of leading strong professional teams, and skilled in building campus wide strategies that support students moving seamlessly from applicant to enrolled student and beyond.

The VPEM will collaborate closely with Academic Affairs, Student Life, and the Center for Career and Professional Development to strengthen enrollment handoff, mitigate melt, and ensure early-term enrollment insights inform broader student success and retention efforts. A defining element of this role in the years ahead is serving as a strategic campus partner in advancing RWU's student journey. Through thoughtful use of data, market insight, and cross-divisional collaboration, the next VPEM will help connect recruitment strategy to long-term student outcomes, supporting a more integrated, intentional, and mission-aligned pathway from inquiry through graduation.

The next VPEM will join Roger Williams University at a moment that calls for strategic clarity, steady leadership, and bold evolution. The Enrollment Management division is staffed by experienced, committed professionals and operates effectively in a lean environment. The opportunity ahead is to refine strategy, elevate…