Monmouth College seeks an experienced enrollment professional to provide leadership and vision as its new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, the Vice President will be the chief strategist for student recruitment and financial aid. The Vice President will guide a dedicated enrollment team while working in collaboration with other senior administrators, faculty, and the board of trustees to develop an integrated and data-informed enrollment plan. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who is able to relate well to faculty and who can clearly communicate the values of the academic and residential program. The Vice President should be thoroughly familiar with marketing principles and must understand the strategic use of financial aid to meet institutional enrollment goals.
The College: Founded in 1853, Monmouth College is a national residential liberal arts college with a distinguished history of providing a first-rate education for deserving students. Monmouth was one of the first colleges in the Midwest to offer degrees to women, and it is one of the most ethnically diverse among its peer institutions. Monmouth is a founding member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), one of the nation’s oldest and most successful academic consortia. Through the ACM, students have access to an attractive array of study abroad and other opportunities, in addition to the curricular programs offered by the home campus.
Student enrollment is approximately 1,380, with students representing more than 20 states. Ninety-five percent of Monmouth’s students live in campus housing and they are highly engaged in co-curricular campus life. More than 80 student organizations provide a rich array of opportunities for active participation and leadership development. Twenty varsity athletic teams for men and women compete under the auspices of NCAA Division III, with an emphasis on broad-based student involvement, sportsmanship, gender equity, and integration with the educational mission of the College.
The College’s commitment to the liberal arts and teaching is evident through the attitude of its talented faculty and its curricular structure and offerings. Dedicated to creating engaged, effective citizens, the innovative Monmouth curriculum offers students an integrated four-year program of increasing civic engagement and responsibility, highlighted by a senior capstone experience in active citizenship. Monmouth seeks to develop students and alumni into creative and resourceful citizens who understand the pivotal role the Midwest will play nationally and globally. The academic programs and educational approach represent a purposeful combination of learning and practice that serves students and graduates well.
In recent years, Monmouth’s campus has been transformed through new facilities and renovations, creating one of the most attractive small college campuses in the Midwest. Responsible fiscal management has led to consistently balanced budgets while eliminating deferred maintenance. Sound finances, curricular innovation, strong leadership and an elevated educational profile together have created a sense of momentum on campus. For more information about the College, visit www.monm.edu.
Location: Monmouth, Illinois is a charming and well-maintained town of 10,000 residents. The College is situated in an attractive residential neighborhood within an easy walk of downtown. In addition to government functions expected of a county seat, Monmouth offers a wide array of social and professional services, including a hospital, specialized medical services, fine arts center, YMCA, golf courses, and public parks. Chicago is 2.5 hours by train, St. Louis a 3.5-hour drive and the Quad Cities, with convenient air service, a 45-minute drive.
Qualifications: Candidates should be prepared to embrace the College’s mission and culture while welcoming collegiality and cooperation as part of the campus-wide ethos. The ideal candidate will have fresh ideas, strong analytical skills and a record of success in using contemporary enrollment management practices. Candidates will also have knowledge of evolving recruitment and communication technologies, integrated marketing methods, data analysis, predictive modeling and financial aid leveraging. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is a genuine interest in staff mentoring and development. An advanced degree is preferred.
To Apply: Lahti Search Consultants (http://lahtisearch.com) is assisting Monmouth College with this search. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, to send nominations, or to submit a cover letter and resume, contact:
| Terry Lahti | Richard J. Cook |
| Lahti Search Consultants | Lahti Search Consultants |
| terry@lahtisearch.com | richard@lahtisearch.com |
Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.