Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment & Student Success

Description

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Vice Chancellor

Working Title: Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment & Student Success

FTE: 1

Salary Range: $250,000 — $275,000

Position #: 00350722 – Requisition #33999

**Applications for this position will only be accepted through Witt/Kieffer’s Candidate Portal.**

Join the University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks a creative, collaborative, and inclusive leader to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success. CU Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university with over 100 top-ranked degree programs and a commitment to supporting diverse learners.

Reporting to Chancellor Marks, the Vice Chancellor serves as the senior officer responsible for enrollment management, student success, student affairs, international affairs, and their related strategic initiatives. The Vice Chancellor will set and oversee the strategic direction of the division, advancing initiatives that inspire stakeholders to contribute to University-wide success in attracting, enrolling, retaining, and graduating a diverse student body.

The Vice Chancellor will lead a comprehensive, $32 million portfolio comprised of nearly 200 staff across enrollment, student success, student affairs, and international affairs departments and services.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and vision for the overall enrollment strategy, partnering with the Chancellor, Provost, and other key University constituents.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of various efforts related to recruitment, financial aid, and student wellness.
• Facilitate seamless integration of the student experience from admission through graduation.
• Develop and implement CU Denver’s student success initiatives.
• Leverage the University's investment in student success technology systems.
• Ensure quality delivery of shared services to CU Denver and CU Anschutz campuses.
• Support faculty engagement and development through evidence-based practices.
• Focus on strategies to promote greater success among underrepresented populations.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills: Experience leading large, complex teams; a track record of integrity and care.
• Mission alignment: A strong understanding of the mission of CU Denver and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Proven effectiveness: Successful experience in enrollment management and student success programs.
• Analytical skills: Ability to use data analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Commitment to student success: Demonstrated interest in supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of policy: Experience in shaping higher education policy and best practices.
• Management skills: Ability to manage budgets and supervise staff effectively.
• Communications skills: Exceptional communication abilities with diverse audiences.
• Personal qualities: Confidence, humility, and a collaborative spirit.
• Credentials: A bachelor's degree is required; a doctorate or terminal degree is preferred.

Procedure for Candidacy

Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Monday, December 16, 2024. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Amy Crutchfield and Corin Edwards at CUDenverVCSESS@wittkieffer.com

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation range: $250,000 — $275,000

Benefits: The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on university benefits programs is available at www.cu.edu/employee-services.

University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and all veterans.