Kenyon College invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Associate Vice President for Enrollment (AVP), Director of Admissions. This exceptional leader will join an academically rigorous, student-centered, residential, liberal arts college as a strategic partner to the vice president of enrollment. An experienced admissions leader, the next AVP will bring creative, strategic and mission-centric recruitment experience with a passion for liberal arts education.

Reporting to Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Diane Anci, the AVP is a member of the Division of Enrollment Management and supports the mission of the College by leading the dedicated and experienced admissions team of 13 staff in the work to identify potential students for its challenging and collaborative environment, recruit them with exceptional care and attention, select vibrant applicants, and compete for their talents with creativity and authenticity. The work will reflect a deep commitment to the art and science of enrollment management, balancing data-driven decision-making with a personal, human touch.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader with a profound understanding of the admissions landscape and the unique challenges of small, selective liberal arts colleges. They will oversee the day-to-day functions of the Admissions Office, supervise staff, and coordinate professional development and training. The candidate will maintain strong campus partnerships, support key initiatives, and represent the College at regional and national meetings.

Kenyon College is a highly selective private institution founded in 1824 and celebrated its bicentennial in 2024. Today, over 1,750 students call Kenyon home. Students come to Gambier, Ohio, from every region of the country and corner of the globe — 48 states and 50 countries are represented by current students. Twenty percent of students identify as African American, Asian American, Latino/Hispanic American, or multiethnic.

Nestled in the village of Gambier, Ohio, the hilltop thousand-acre campus encompasses more than 125 buildings, including a new state-of-the-art building for admissions and financial aid, which is housed in the recently completed West Quad. Columbus, its big-city neighbor, has recently been ranked a top 10 Best Big City in the U.S. The campus is a laboratory for living and learning, that includes a 700-acre environmental center, The Gund art museum and the Kenyon Review, which all enhance the opportunities for students studying more than 50 majors, minors, and concentrations. Kenyon offers a robust curricular and co-curricular experience, including a long and meaningful tradition of faculty advising. Kenyon is an NCAA Division III powerhouse with 62 national championship trophies and ranks second in the country for producing NCAA Postgraduate Scholars.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.

WittKieffer is assisting Kenyon College in this search. Candidate review has begun and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be submitted by the priority deadline of June 1, 2025.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to the consultants supporting this search:

Christy Pratt, Rob Springall, & Jess Cummings
KenyonAdmissions@wittkieffer.com

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.