VP of Enrollmemt Management

Company Description

Purdue Global is Purdue University’s accredited online institution designed for working adults seeking flexible, high-quality degree programs. Learners can pursue associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees tailored to their professional experience, prior learning, military service, and preferred pace. As a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Purdue Global combines academic rigor with a supportive, student-centered approach. The university partners with leading organizations, including Guild and the Team USA Learning Network, to expand access to education for diverse populations, such as U.S. Olympians and Paralympians. Team members join a mission-driven institution focused on helping learners advance their careers at every stage of life. Role Description The VP of Enrollment Management is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse population of adult learners. This role oversees enrollment operations, including recruitment, admissions, and outreach, ensuring processes are efficient, data-informed, and aligned with institutional goals. The VP leads, mentors, and evaluates enrollment teams, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing enrollment trends, managing budgets, partnering with academic and marketing leaders, and optimizing technology and systems that support the student journey from prospect through matriculation. The VP represents Purdue Global in internal and external forums, strengthens key partnerships, and drives initiatives to improve access, equity, and student success.

Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership in enrollment management, admissions, or student recruitment, including strategic planning and team supervision. Expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and use of enrollment metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. Experience collaborating with marketing teams on student acquisition strategies, campaigns, and digital outreach. Strong stakeholder management skills, with a record of working effectively across academic, administrative, and external partner groups. Proficiency with CRM and student information systems and comfort with leveraging technology to enhance the prospective student experience. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the university to diverse audiences. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and expanding educational access for working adults, military-affiliated learners, and other nontraditional students. Master’s degree in higher education, business, or a related field; doctoral degree preferred. Significant progressive experience in higher education enrollment or closely related domains, ideally within online or adult-serving institutions.