Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Recruitment Period: 01/15/2026- Until Filled

Status: Full-Time 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$199445-Annual Maximum Salary-$275000

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Dental Medicine Master of Arts in Medical Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima WA a city of approximately 95000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle 170 miles from Portland and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live work and play. For more information visit Summary:

The Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VPEMSA) is a senior executive leader responsible for providing strategic vision leadership and oversight for enrollment management and student affairs functions at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU). Reporting directly to the President the VPEMSA plays a critical role in advancing the Universitys mission by developing and executing comprehensive enrollment strategies fostering student success and engagement and ensuring a high-quality student-centered experience from recruitment through graduation.

The VPEMSA collaborates closely with the President Provost Deans Executive Leadership Team (ELT) faculty staff and external partners to align enrollment and student affairs strategies with institutional priorities accreditation standards and financial sustainability goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide executive leadership for enrollment management and student affairs aligned with PNWUs mission and strategic plan.

Develop and implement enrollment strategies including recruitment admissions retention and graduation initiatives.

Analyze enrollment trends market conditions and data to inform planning and forecasting.

Oversee admissions recruitment financial aid and enrollment operations.

Ensure compliance with federal state and accreditation requirements.

Oversee Student Affairs providing leadership planning and policy development for all functions of that unit.

Provides Board Committee Administrative Leads reporting and dashboards.

Collaborate with academic leadership faculty governance staff council and student leadership.

Provide budget oversight and resource stewardship.

Lead mentor and develop staff; promote a culture of accountability and improvement.

Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Education:

Required: Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in a field that closely relates to the role.

Preferred: Masters Degree or higher in higher education field or related field

Experience:

Required: 3-5 years senior-level leadership experience in enrollment management including Admissions Recruitment and/or student affairs

Preferred: Experience in recruitment and enrollment for health sciences or graduate education

Preferred: Experience in shared governance environments

Preferred: Commitment to the principles of the PNWU mission and student-centered practices

Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated success with enrollment strategy and student success initiatives; strong knowledge of accreditation compliance and higher education best practices; excellent leadership communication and analytical skills; skill in independent decision-making; skill in effective communication (both written and oral); and skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others.

To ensure full consideration submit:

A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

Detailed resume

Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

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