Langston University invites nominations and applications for a forward-thinking, data-informed, and results-driven leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. This is a distinctive opportunity for an experienced enrollment leader to shape the future of a historic land-grant HBCU during a period of momentum, growth, and institutional renewal.
Founded in 1897, Langston University is Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College or University and the nation’s westernmost HBCU. A public 1890 land-grant institution, Langston serves nearly 2,000 students across a residential campus in Langston and urban locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with additional offerings in Ardmore. The University is committed to access, affordability, academic excellence, and student success, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University. Langston’s mission emphasizes education, research, extension, and service that fosters upward mobility and prepares students to meet the challenges of local, national, and global communities.
The Division of Enrollment Management encompasses undergraduate, transfer, and international admissions, as well as student financial aid and scholarships. Through strategic partnerships across the institution, the division plays a critical role in attracting, enrolling, retaining, and graduating students who are prepared to thrive academically and professionally. With a strong foundation in affordability, where the vast majority of students receive financial aid, and a growing emphasis on data-guided practice, enrollment management is central to advancing Langston’s mission of access and opportunity.
The Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management will be charged with designing and executing a comprehensive enrollment strategy that supports sustainable growth, improves recruitment and yield, strengthens retention and persistence, and aligns enrollment efforts with workforce and postgraduation outcomes. Key leadership priorities include driving enrollment growth, advancing affordability and financial access, fostering socioeconomic diversity, and partnering with academic and student affairs leaders to improve student readiness and success. The Vice President will also modernize enrollment operations by leveraging data analytics, predictive modeling, CRM systems, and emerging technologies to inform decision making and enhance the student experience.
Candidates will bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, student affairs, and/or financial aid within higher education. A master’s degree is required; an earned doctorate is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of enrollment best practices, strong financial and data acumen, collaborative leadership skills, and a commitment to mentoring and developing teams. An entrepreneurial mindset and a clear appreciation for the mission and historical significance of an HBCU are essential.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Langston University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 27, 2026. Please direct all nominations and applications through the WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Additional inquiries can be directed to Christine J. Pendleton and Corin Edwards at LangstonVPEnrollment@wittkieffer.com.
