Executive Director of Strategic Enrollment Management

Peabody College of Education and Human Development seeks a collaborative and entrepreneurial senior-level leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Strategic Enrollment Management (Executive Director). This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role while driving enrollment and increasing impact at one of the nation’s top graduate colleges of education and human development. Reporting to the Dean, the Executive Director will work collaboratively with Peabody graduate and professional admissions, marketing, communications, and other staff in the Dean’s Office as well as with academic leaders, faculty, prospective students, and external stakeholders to maximize the recruitment of well-qualified students for academic programs and professional certificates and credentials. 

Vanderbilt is in an exciting time of transformation as the institution lives its motto, Crescere aude: "Dare to grow" in bold new ways. The inaugural Executive Director of Strategic Enrollment Management will bring this innovative and entrepreneurial spirit to Peabody College of Education and Human Development and, through a commitment to radical collaboration, lead the enrollment and marketing functions. The Executive Director will develop a strategic plan for enrollment growth across Peabody’s degree and non-degree programs, design and guide marketing and recruitment initiatives at the college, and provide strong leadership to the talented staff on the Admissions and Enrollment Services Marketing teams. 

The Executive Director will be an experienced leader who brings a deep knowledge of data-driven enrollment management strategies, innovative marketing and recruitment techniques, and a strong understanding of the graduate school enrollment and higher education ecosystems. 

Jeff Kessner is leading this search with Stephanie Simon and Jenny Rubin.

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.