Bryn Mawr College, the preeminent college for women located in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, invites nominations and seeks applications for the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM) position. Serving as a key member of the President’s Senior Staff, the VPEM will join a leadership team led by President Wendy Cadge, who was appointed as Bryn Mawr’s 10th President in 2024 and has set an ambitious agenda to advance the College’s mission and broaden its reach. The new vice president will provide leadership to undergraduate and graduate admissions, as well as financial aid, and will be tasked with developing and executing an enrollment strategy that leverages Bryn Mawr’s unique position in the marketplace, increases its visibility, and aligns with broader institutional goals. The College seeks a student centered, visionary leader who is committed to Bryn Mawr’s mission and will work collaboratively to educate the community about the changing landscape of enrollment, while creating a College-wide culture of enrollment management.

Full & Updated Position Announcement: https://nessearches.com/vpem-brynmawr/

Compensation and Benefits

Bryn Mawr offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits, relocation assistance, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please speak with NES to learn more about the compensation range identified for this role. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence in or near Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

To Apply:

NES, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting Bryn Mawr College with this search. For more information or to nominate someone for the position, contact Laura Robinson at laura.robinson@nessearches.comor Drew Nichols at drew.nichols@nessearches.com for a confidential conversation. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted electronically to brynmawr@nessearches.com by February 26, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include: (1) an in-depth cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and accomplishments in the areas identified in the position announcement, (2) a detailed résumé, and (3) a list of five professional references with titles, contact information and a sentence describing the nature of each professional relationship. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s knowledge and permission.

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, veteran status, and/or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The new Vice President should be an innovative and inclusive leader with a record of achievement. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (a master’s degree is preferred) and significant experience in enrollment management. They will bring to the position most, if not all, of the following desired qualifications:

• Current knowledge of best practices in recruitment, as well as enrollment marketing and communication strategies and a firm understanding of demographic trends affecting undergraduate and graduate enrollment at selective institutions;
• A record of success of building sustainable enrollment pipelines, expanding the pool of highly qualified applicants, increasing institutional visibility and developing new recruitment markets;
• Keen understanding of the role that financial aid plays in an enrollment management model and experience leveraging financial aid to meet enrollment goals while optimizing resources;
• Ability to clearly articulate the evolving higher education enrollment landscape to the broader campus community, setting ambitious but realistic goals, building relationships through transparency, and communicating expectations regarding growth and excellence;
• Sophisticated understanding of data, research and information systems;
• Exemplary relationship-building skills with both internal and external constituents;
• Recognition of and value for the contributions that marketing, relationship-building, and data each bring to a successful enrollment program;
• A proven capacity for decisive, highly skilled, creative, and innovative leadership and strategic thinking;
• Experience with successful strategic enrollment management assessment and planning;
• Success in working with domestic and international student recruitment markets;
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing initiatives that strengthen transfer student pathways and improve access and outcomes for transfer students;
• Ability to assess the use of technology and guide teams in leveraging, implementing and maximizing technology; direct experience with SLATE is preferred;
• Intercultural sensitivity and a commitment to access, diversity, social justice;
• Demonstrated leadership skills including strategic planning, systems thinking, and budget management;
• Experience establishing partnerships with retention and student success programs to effectively support students;
• History of success managing, leading, inspiring and motivating a high performing staff with an inclusive leadership approach, while fostering an environment where team members feel valued, supported and empowered;
• A deep understanding of and appreciation for the educational, social, and leadership benefits of women’s colleges; and
• Significant strength in oral communication and an ability to be a compelling advocate and spokesperson to a broad range of internal and external audiences including administration, faculty, staff, alumni, the Board, students, and families.