Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management

SUMMARY

Regis College seeks an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven enrollment leader to serve as its next Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM). The VPSEM will build upon the university's nearly century-long commitment to expanding opportunity, supporting student success, and preparing graduates for lives of purpose, leadership, and service.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston in 1927, Regis has evolved into a vibrant, inclusive university known for its close-knit community, career-focused programs, and commitment to educating the whole person. Regis serves approximately 2,800 undergraduate, graduate and online learners through distinctive programs that prepare students to pursue excellence, become change agents in their communities, and serve as leaders in a more just and compassionate society. 

As Regis celebrates its centennial year, the Vice President will join a dynamic and newly assembled senior leadership team led by recently inaugurated President Robin Cautin. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a shared vision for the institution’s second century, strengthening enrollment, advancing student success, and positioning Regis for continued growth and impact. 

THE POSITION

The Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management (VPSEM) serves as the chief enrollment officer, providing strategic leadership and vision for centralized student recruitment, enrollment management, and retention. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the VPSEM will guide enrollment forecasting, financial aid and scholarship strategy, and tuition discounting to support both access and long-term financial sustainability. The Vice President will bring a strong understanding of contemporary enrollment practices and will leverage analytics, market intelligence, and emerging technologies to strengthen recruitment, retention, and enrollment outcomes while advancing Regis College’s mission in an increasingly competitive higher education environment. 

The VPSEM oversees undergraduate, graduate, and adult student admission, financial aid, enrollment systems and operations, and enrollment communications. Through the leadership of a talented team of enrollment professionals, the VPSEM will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and student-centered service while ensuring the division is well positioned to achieve enrollment, retention, and net tuition revenue goals.

A visible and trusted campus leader, the VPSEM will build strong relationships across the Regis community and serve as a compelling ambassador for the institution’s mission, values, and distinctive educational experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities for the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management are as follows:

Leadership

• Advise the President, senior leadership, and the Board of Trustees in all matters related to enrollment and the strategic positioning of the university amid the rapidly evolving landscape. 
• Lead the development of strategic enrollment plans to support institutional goals, and guide, support, and implement institutional strategic initiatives.
• Prepare Regis leadership for demographic shifts, market trends, and changes in regulations and policy; educate the university on the evolving needs and expectations of student populations. 
• Represent Regis with wisdom and insight through presentations and conversations, attending conferences, engaging with partner schools, programs, and organizations, and responding to media requests.

Strategic Enrollment

• Provide vision for, and build, a proactive, dynamic, and highly successful centralized division of enrollment management.
• Develop and execute a strategic enrollment management plan that ensures a sustainable, talented, and diverse student body across all academic programs and populations, including undergraduate, graduate, adult, and online learners.
• Ensure the effective implementation, integration, and optimization of enrollment technologies (e.g., CRM, SIS, generative AI), enhance data reporting capabilities, and support innovation through emerging digital tools and platforms.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to measure, analyze, and assess divisional efforts to enhance student recruitment, optimize financial aid strategies, and improve yield.
• Oversee financial aid and scholarship allocation to maximize accessibility while meeting institutional revenue and net tuition revenue goals.
• Oversee the division's operating budget utilizing institutional resources judiciously, increasing efficiency, monitoring outcomes and impact, and providing oversight, evaluation and accountability for vendors. 

Collaboration

• Collaborate with all areas of the university; provide regular reports to community partners, encouraging understanding and engagement in enrollment management functions and the appropriate and transparent dissemination of data and information.
• Partner with Academic Affairs to provide market feedback and analysis to support the development of academic programs in alignment with student demand; facilitate the collaboration with program directors, chairs, and deans in evaluating program capacity, implementation of recruitment strategies, and achievement of enrollment goals. 
• Partner with the Office of Marketing and Communications on enrollment marketing and communications efforts that align with Regis’ institutional brand and strategic priorities; promote the "Rise at Regis" campaign, which highlights Regis College as a vibrant, supportive choice for higher education and prepares students for life, career goals, and professional success.
• Collaborate with the athletics department to identify potential student populations and strategies to increase recruitment efforts and ensure a strong partnership between the departments.
• Engage with the CFO to align enrollment strategies with revenue goals, optimize financial aid modeling, and support long-term financial planning through accurate enrollment forecasting and tuition revenue projections.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, including high schools, community colleges, corporate entities, OPM partners, and alumni networks, to expand recruitment channels.

Supervision and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of talented enrollment professionals with a focus on employee development and retention.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Create a collaborative environment and empower direct reports to lead within and across their teams in a manner that supports division-wide goals and institutional objectives.
• Enhance professional development through formal and informal opportunities to support employee growth and foster best-in-class admission, recruitment, and financial aid programs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS

Regis is seeking an experienced enrollment management leader with a proven record of success in the recruitment of undergraduate, graduate, adult, and online students. This role requires a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in enrollment management, admissions or financial aid, and previous experience in a strategic, senior-level position. The successful candidate will be required to have earned a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing comprehensive strategic enrollment plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Strategically deft, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present relevant information in a manner that supports decision-making, and educates and engages collaborators. 
• Proficiency in financial aid strategy, including optimization, forecasting, scholarship allocation, and leveraging aid to support enrollment and access.
• Strong technical, analytic, and problem-solving skills, including advanced data literacy: segmentation, forecasting, cohort analysis, and ROI modeling.
• Thoughtful use of AI, automation, and predictive tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a commitment to staff mentorship and professional growth; proven people leader who builds accountable, metrics-driven teams.
• Familiarity with the admission and retention strategies of traditional and non-traditional populations, including adult, graduate, and online students.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, both on and off campus; willingness to engage effectively with prospective students and families, counselors, faculty, staff, alumni, community-based organizations, national admission and financial organizations, and other external audiences on behalf of the institution.
• An understanding of NCAA regulations for Division III athletics and demonstrated experience building partnerships and processes with coaches and athletic administrators to actively and competitively facilitate the strategic recruitment of student athletes.
• An institutional view of challenges, opportunities and resources with the courage to communicate honestly and transparently with one’s supervisor, peers and others, while doing so in a constructive and diplomatic fashion. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across complex organizational structures.
• Advanced knowledge of digital and data-driven enrollment and enrollment marketing practices, including effective use of CRM, SIS, social media and digital marketing tools, and emerging technologies such as generative AI.
• Strong analytical capacity with the ability to produce forward-looking, transparent strategic plans and budgets that link expenditures to outcomes; capacity to assess the effectiveness of how recruitment and financial aid funds are employed to achieve enrollment goals; eagerness to engage in a continuous dialogue about enrollment and other areas with the President and senior leadership.
• Commitment to and respect for the university’s Catholic mission, with the ability to reflect the values of its mission in enrollment strategies.

REGIS COLLEGE 

Regis College was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston in 1927 as an undergraduate, residential, women’s liberal arts institution, at a time when higher education options for women were limited. Its mission was to strive for excellence and welcome all women without distinction. Over its history, grounded in its mission, it has evolved to meet the changing needs of the day. During the 1970s, Regis began granting its first graduate degrees. In 2007, it became a co-ed institution and launched its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice. This was followed by a second doctoral program, the Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership, which was launched in 2013. In 2017, Regis embarked on a new strategic initiative, offering its first fully online programs. Today, Regis offers programs in the arts and sciences, education, business and communication, professional studies, and nationally recognized programs in nursing and health sciences. With many programs offered fully online, the university’s reach is global. 

The mission of the university remains consistent with its founding values. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by the social justice values of its founders, Regis is a welcoming and inclusive community. The university provides access to an academically rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts tradition through innovative learning opportunities and collaborative engagement at all degree levels. Regis lives up to its motto, Via Veritas Vita (“the way and the truth and the life”), which reflects its tradition of empowering students to seek knowledge in order to pursue meaningful life experiences that contribute to our global community. 

The university offers academic programs within four schools; the School of Arts, Sciences and Education, the Marshall M. Sloane School of Business and Communication, the Richard and Sheila Young School of Nursing, and the School of Health Sciences. The university is also home to well-regarded centers, including the Fine Arts Center, Children’s Center, and Center for Ministry and Service. 

Regis integrates hands-on, experiential learning across the curriculum. All students gain direct experience through clinical rotations, fieldwork, and internships, assuring each student gains the skills they need for success in their chosen career. Opportunities for global experience also help shape students into leaders, ready to have a significant impact on their future profession. The faculty, accomplished in their respective disciplines and fields, are dedicated to offering personalized support, assuring students achieve their academic and professional goals. 

Leadership

Regis College is governed by a Board of Trustees and is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Faculty, staff, and students are represented by the Faculty Council, President’s Cabinet, Graduate Student Advisory Council, and Student Government Association. 

Robin Lynn Cautin, PhD, became the 11th president of Regis College on July 1, 2026. She brings more than two decades of experience in higher education, shaped by roles as a faculty member, associate provost, dean, and chief academic officer. Throughout her career, she has focused on connecting academic priorities with institutional strategy to strengthen student outcomes while ensuring that decisions are grounded in mission and long-term sustainability. 

Dr. Cautin is focused on positioning Regis for continued strength and stability; building on its mission to educate the whole person and serve the dear neighbor without distinction, while ensuring the institution is well prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

The Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management will serve as an essential member of President Cautin’s Cabinet and will join the university at an exciting time as the university embarks on a new strategic planning process and its centennial year. 

Regis Students

In the Fall of 2026, Regis enrolled approximately 2,800 students, including 1,200 full and part-time undergraduates, 1,400 graduate students, and 135 students in credit-bearing certificate programs. The university is proud of its strong student outcomes and is committed to further strengthening them. It has an 80% first year retention rate and a 72% six-year graduation rate for undergraduate students, the latter of which is up from 64% in 2020. Among undergraduate alumni who responded to an employment survey, 95% are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. Approximately 35% of undergraduate students receive a Pell Grant, nearly 50% identify as first-generation, and 86% identify as female. 71% are residents of Massachusetts, and less than 1% come to Regis from outside the United States.

Regis’ graduate programs in nursing, health sciences, education and business are career-focused and taught by industry-active faculty focused on supporting students in advancing their education and careers. The majority of the programs offer thoughtful flexibility, allowing adult students to pursue an advanced degree while working full-time. Recent additions to the graduate program portfolio include an Organizational Leadership Track within the EdD in Leadership, and an ESL Licensure program. 

Reflecting the university’s understanding and commitment to all students, the university offers several Fast Track programs, intersession classes, and degree completion programs. Reflecting the needs of today’s students, programs are offered in hybrid, in-person, and online formats. 

Approximately 60% of Regis’ undergraduate students live on campus in the university’s five residence halls, which offer traditional and suite style housing options. Graduate students are also welcome to live on campus in one of the two graduate-level communities. On campus, students enjoy a wide array of leadership development and involvement opportunities to complement their academic journeys, including student clubs, organizations and athletics. A member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, Regis is an NCAA Division III institution and offers basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, and volleyball. 

Regis graduates join an engaged community of more than 21,300 living alumni, many of whom remain connected to Regis by participating in programs held both on campus and online, volunteering their time, giving back, and joining the Graduate Ambassadors program. 

Campuses

Regis’ main 132-acre campus in Weston is home to the student experience. The university has invested heavily in the main campus over the past decade. Between 2014 and 2015, the university constructed a residence hall and quad and redesigned the learning commons and library. More recently, in 2024, the university was awarded a $750,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Science Center to enhance the Watson-Hubbard Science Center through the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment. 

Additionally, the university has expanded its presence beyond its main campus. In 2015, Regis launched a satellite campus, Regis North, in nearby Lawrence, MA, to bring educational and professional opportunities to residents of Merrimack Valley through flexible bachelor’s degree completion programs in nursing, public health, and marketing and communications. In 2019, Regis opened the Dental Center, a high-tech educational facility that serves as the clinical home for the university’s dental hygiene program and provides affordable dental care services to Waltham, MA, and the surrounding community. 

Weston, Massachusetts

Regis is located in Weston, Massachusetts, a suburban town located about twelve miles west of Boston. Weston is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic charm, and excellent public schools. The town consistently ranks among the top communities in the state and maintains a semi-rural atmosphere with large residential lots, over 2,000 acres of conservation land, and a strong emphasis on preserving its natural environment. With a population of around 11,000, Weston offers a quiet suburban community while still providing convenient access to Boston via several major highways and numerous public transportation options. Weston is located in the broader Metrowest area, a vibrant, innovation-driven region of Massachusetts with a strong tech and biotech presence. The region offers experiences for a wide variety of interests including numerous museums, performing arts centers and theaters, state parks and rail trails, and a wide variety of restaurants and shops, including a thriving lineup of seasonal farmers markets. 

COMPENSATION

Regis College offers a competitive compensation package, including relocation assistance, and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range identified for this role is $200,000-$220,000; please contact a member of the NES team to learn more. The final determination of the selected candidate’s actual pay is based on their experience and qualifications for the role. In this important leadership position, the successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence. Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check.

TO APPLY

NES, a national executive search firm specializing in higher education, is assisting Regis College with this search for a Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity or submit nominations, please contact: Liz Daly ([email protected]) or Catherine Capolupo ([email protected]). To apply, please send the following items: 1) a resume, 2) a detailed letter of interest, and 3) contact information for five professional references by email to: [email protected]. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically by November 9, 2026. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, and candidates will be notified before references are contacted. The VPSEM’s approximate anticipated start date is as early as January 2027.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.

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