Chief Enrollment Officer

Position Advertisement

View the position advertisement on the WittKiefer website.

Procedure for Candidacy

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the position advertisement linked above. Professional references are not requested at this time.

WittKieffer is assisting University of Montana in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by June 28, 2024.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to MontanaEnrollment@wittkieffer.com.

Search Committee Charge

The successful candidate will be thoroughly knowledgeable of student enrollment trends and understand how those trends impact the regional, national, and international enrollment landscapes.

Utilizing in-depth knowledge and a data-informed approach, the Chief Enrollment Officer will develop and implement sophisticated, nuanced plans to ensure success in the University’s enrollment efforts, while also pioneering creative strategies and solutions to adapt to rapidly evolving markets and initiatives. The successful candidate must work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals across campus and with our local and regional partners.

Search Committee Membership

Brad Goan, Strategic Advisor for Strategic Innovation and Search Committee Chair

Lauren Fern, Assistant Professor, Discipline Lead and Student Success Coordinator in Mathematics, Missoula College

Paul Lukacs, Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation

Kelly Nolin, Director of Admissions

Jenny Petty, Vice President for Marketing, Communications, Experience and Engagement

Nicholas Ververis, Budget and Fiscal Manager, Office of Budget, Planning & Analysis