Langston University invites
nominations
and applications for a forward-thinking, data-informed, and results-driven leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President for
Strategic
Enrollment Management. This is a distinctive opportunity for an experienced enrollment leader to shape the future of a historic
land-grant
HBCU during a period of momentum, growth, and institutional renewal.
Founded in 1897, Langston University is
Oklahoma’s only
Historically Black College or University and the nation’s westernmost HBCU. A public 1890 land-grant institution, Langston
serves nearly
2,000 students across a residential campus in Langston and urban locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with additional
offerings in Ardmore.
The University is committed to access, affordability, academic excellence, and student success, and is designated as a
Carnegie Research
University. Langston’s mission emphasizes education, research, extension, and service that fosters upward mobility and
prepares students to
meet the challenges of local, national, and global communities.
The Division of Enrollment Management
encompasses undergraduate,
transfer, and international admissions, as well as student financial aid and scholarships. Through strategic
partnerships across the
institution, the division plays a critical role in attracting, enrolling, retaining, and graduating students who are
prepared to thrive
academically and professionally. With a strong foundation in affordability, where the vast majority of students receive
financial aid, and a
growing emphasis on data-guided practice, enrollment management is central to advancing Langston’s mission of access
and opportunity.
The Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management will be charged with designing and executing a
comprehensive enrollment strategy
that supports sustainable growth, improves recruitment and yield, strengthens retention and persistence,
and aligns enrollment efforts with
workforce and postgraduation outcomes. Key leadership priorities include driving enrollment growth,
advancing affordability and financial
access, fostering socioeconomic diversity, and partnering with academic and student affairs leaders to
improve student readiness and
success. The Vice President will also modernize enrollment operations by leveraging data analytics, predictive
modeling, CRM systems, and
emerging technologies to inform decision making and enhance the student experience.
Candidates will
bring a minimum of 10 years of
progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, student affairs, and/or financial aid
within higher education. A
master’s degree is required; an earned doctorate is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep
knowledge of enrollment best
practices, strong financial and data acumen, collaborative leadership skills, and a commitment to mentoring and
developing teams. An
entrepreneurial mindset and a clear appreciation for the mission and historical significance of an HBCU are
essential.
All
applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or
resume and a letter of
interest addressing the themes in the leadership
profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Langston University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should
be
received by March 27, 2026. Please direct all nominations and applications through the WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Additional inquiries can be directed to Christine J. Pendleton and Corin Edwards at
LangstonVPEnrollment@wittki
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