Vice President for Enrollment Management

Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country, with approximately 1,000 students. Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky, Transylvania University is a top-ranked private liberal arts college with a deep commitment to liberal arts education. The university offers 46 majors and provides a personalized undergraduate experience.

Transylvania University is experiencing significant momentum with newly enhanced facilities, a growing diversity among students, and outstanding student outcomes, highlighted by impressive acceptance rates into professional schools. Notably, 95 percent of Transylvania graduates are either pursuing graduate education or employed within six months of graduation. Additionally, Transylvania University has earned distinction in The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges guide, placing it among the top 15 percent of the nation’s schools.

Reporting directly to the president, the VPEM works with the President’s Cabinet as well as faculty, staff, students, alumni, and regional leaders to build on the strengths of the University and honor the institution’s long history while preparing Transylvania for a future that embraces innovation. The Vice President is expected to be a visible and highly energetic leader on campus who will ensure that Transylvania enhances its academic distinction, meets its enrollment goals, diversifies its ranks, and preserves the passion and strong sense of community that has fueled the University’s evolution. The ideal candidate will be an analytical and creative thinker with the ability to nimbly plan for the future, strategically steward financial aid, build sustainable systems and processes using contemporary technology where applicable, ambitiously fuel innovative marketing campaigns, and mentor emerging professionals in the field.

Transylvania University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search and to help identify outstanding candidates. All confidential inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications should be sent electronically to the Isaacson, Miller executive search team via the link below. 

Kate Barry and Alycia Johnson are leading this with Lehman Robinson.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes the value of historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that enrich the university’s environment for colleagues and students alike. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community and encourage all who are interested to apply.