Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is conducting a national search for a new Vice Provost for Enrollment Management (VPEM), a pivotal leadership opportunity at one of the nation's leading public research universities.
The vice provost will serve as the chief enrollment officer for the Twin Cities campus, providing strategic leadership for undergraduate recruitment, admissions, the four-year scholarship program, transfer enrollment and financial aid. Working closely with academic leaders, the vice provost will also help advance a coordinated approach to graduate and professional enrollment. Reporting to the executive vice president and provost and conjointly to the vice president for strategic enrollment management, the vice provost will contribute to a broader vision of One University across five campuses.
This search comes at a significant moment for the University. Guided by its strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030, the institution is advancing ambitious priorities focused on student success, community impact, innovation and long-term sustainability. The vice provost will play a central role in aligning enrollment strategy with these priorities and positioning the University for continued growth and excellence.
Nominations and applications
The University engaged WittKieffer to assist with this search. The University seeks a collaborative, strategic and forward-thinking leader with a record of innovation, operational excellence and success in complex higher education environments. The successful candidate will bring a broad institutional perspective, a commitment to partnership and the ability to lead effectively through change.
Review of applications is underway. For fullest consideration, materials should be submitted by July 27, 2026.
Confidential inquiries can be directed to Chris Kwapick at [email protected].
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Search committee
- Beth Lewis, vice provost for faculty and academic affairs, search chair
- David Blank, associate dean for undergraduate programs, College of Science and Engineering, Twin Cities campus
- Nate Peterson, executive director, Office of Student Finance
- Calvin Phillips, vice president for student affairs
- Amanda Sharp, associate vice provost for professional education
- Eric Watkins, vice provost for distributed learning
- Terry Whittum, associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, Rochester Campus