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Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Application deadline: March 20, 2023

Senior Consultant: Cynthia Patterson
Cynthia.Patterson@academicsearch.org

Senior Consultant: Maria Thompson
maria.thompson@academicsearch.org

Associate Consultant: Lauren Merriam
lauren.merriam@academicsearch.org

Westfield State University is seeking a dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative leader to serve in a newly created position of Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VP EMSA). The new Vice President will report directly to the President and will play a critical role in advancing the institutional strategic initiatives, mission, vision, culture, and values.

Westfield State University is a public institution offering accessible quality undergraduate and

graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Our welcoming community focuses on student engagement and success and strives to be the premier public comprehensive institution in the Northeast region. The WSU community has a relentless commitment to aspirational IDEAs – Innovation, Diversity, Engagement and Advancement.

A full description of the position, including desired qualifications and instructions on the application process can be found in the position profile here.

Application Process

Westfield State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting senior consultants, Cynthia Patterson or Maria Thompson.

The position is open until filled, but only applications received by March 20, 2022 can be assured full consideration.

A completed application will include the following PDF documents:

A cover letter addressing the priorities and qualifications.
A curriculum vitae.
Names and contact information for five references with a note indicating the relationship to the applicant (references will not be contacted without your permission).

Applications and nominations should be sent to WestfieldVPEMSA@academicsearch.org.