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, a preeminent independent liberal arts University in Georgetown, Texas, announces the search for an experienced, energetic Vice President for Enrollment Management. Established in 1840 and recognized as the first University in Texas, Southwestern University is a thriving four-year undergraduate institution offering a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

The Opportunity

Reporting to , the Vice President for Enrollment Management will lead the University’s comprehensive enrollment efforts and join an innovative and forward-thinking senior leadership team in championing the evolution of a vibrant university. Overseeing a team of 18 enrollment professionals in admissions and financial aid, the VPEM will guide the division and community in establishing and implementing a strategic enrollment plan that supports the University’s five-year tactical plan. The Vice President will foster a sophisticated, data-driven, and nimble enrollment management division capable of meeting enrollment goals, demonstrating a keen awareness of the marketplace, and being informed by the needs of students and families. The Vice President will be a passionate and tireless advocate for Southwestern University, building upon its national reputation for excellence and enhancing the University’s reach and recognition.

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Compensation

Southwestern University offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent , 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 Georgetown, Texas.

To Apply

, a higher education search firm specializing in enrollment management searches, is assisting Southwestern University in identifying the University’s next Vice President for Enrollment Management. For more information, or to nominate someone for this position, contact Catherine Capolupo () or Laura Robinson (). All conversations will remain confidential unless otherwise stated and agreed. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a letter of interest describing their unique qualifications for the Vice President for Enrollment Management position at Southwestern University. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information of at least five professional references. For confidentiality, references will not be contacted without permission. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically to for best consideration by January 28, 2026. The position is campus-based, and the preferred start date is no later than June 1, 2026.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

In compliance with immigration laws, proof of work authorization in the United States will be required when employment begins. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer. Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at .