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Strongly positioned within the top tier of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges, #39 on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) has become a force for transformative change not only in the lives of individual students and the College’s student body, but also across the American higher education sector.

F&M currently seeks a highly qualified Vice President for Enrollment Management to work with the president and other leaders within the community to build on a strategy that will advance the College on its clear, upward trajectory as a leading national liberal arts college. Founded in 1787 and located in the vibrant, livable city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, today F&M boasts approximately 2000 undergraduate students, is highly internationalized, and has great momentum created by a history of exceptional achievement. F&M recently concluded the largest campaign in Franklin & Marshall history, Now to Next, which exceeded the $200 million goal and set F&M on a trajectory toward a thriving future. 

View entire position announcement:   https://nessearches.com/vpem-fandm/

To Apply

NES, a higher education search firm which specializes in enrollment management, is assisting Franklin & Marshall College with the search for the Vice President for Enrollment Management. To arrange for a confidential conversation, please contact Laura Robinson (laura.robinson@nessearches.com) or Ann Salina-Tucker (ann.salina-tucker@nessearches.com) or Mary Napier (mary.napier@nessearches.com). For best consideration, candidates who plan to apply should send a resume, a detailed letter of interest, and contact information for five professional references by email to fandm@nessearches.com no later than June 21, 2023. Review will begin immediately thereafter and the expected start date will be late summer 2023. All applications and nominations will be considered confidential and notice will be given before references are contacted.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to maintaining an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. The College is committed to the equity and diversity of our students, employees and applicants for admissions and employment. This also includes those seeking access to College programs. All are evaluated based on individual merit and accomplishments. Therefore, Franklin & Marshall College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity – both as an educational institution and an employer - for all qualified persons without discrimination against any person by reason of any College-recognized protected classification, including sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability.

Skills, abilities and understanding

Candidates for this position should have at least ten years in enrollment and/or related fields with progressively increased responsibilities and a record of success in recruitment and enrollment. An appreciation and demonstrated understanding of the liberal arts mission of the institution is strongly desired. A bachelor’s degree is required, while an advanced degree is strongly preferred. 

The chosen candidate should demonstrate the following skills, abilities and understanding: 

• An intense interest and ability to collaborate across campus.
• Creative and generous in spirit, nimble in thought and planning.
• Data savvy, strategically deft, finely tuned skills in predictive modeling and analytics.
• Demonstrated and active commitment to advancing diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
• Passion for the liberal arts, as well as an appreciation for the power of higher education.
• Personal qualities of transparency, impeccable ethical standards, optimism and confidence.
• Desire for achieving results that can be sustained long-term and reflect a commitment to F&M both in the present and in the future.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken; ability to make a compelling case to students and their families for Franklin & Marshall and the powerful experience available to students.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate an outstanding staff.
• Positioned to influence national organizations and participate in national conversations on admissions, financial aid and enrollment.
• Intellectual curiosity that comes with humility, a strong work ethic and willingness to be open minded.