The University of Alaska Anchorage seeks an innovative, student-centered leader to serve as Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VCEMSA). As the university's chief enrollment and student affairs officer, the VCEMSA reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as a member of the Chancellor’s Executive Council.

Joining UAA during a period of sustained enrollment growth, the VCEMSA will build upon this positive momentum and lead the continued growth of the university, closely collaborating with academic and financial partners to assess, develop and lead strategic enrollment management plans.

UAA serves a highly varied student body, supported by a unique dual mission that spans technical training through graduate education. The VCEMSA must understand and champion a wide range of needs created by this unique mission. This leader is responsible for fostering a community that supports both residential and commuter students, in online and in person environments and is characterized by civility, belonging, safety, ethics, character education, and a strong emphasis on respect for others.

Full job description and online application

Search committee

• Ray Ball, co-chair
• Craig Mead, co-chair
• Zac Clark
• Chris McConnell
• Deb Narnag
• Ryan Hill
• Rachel Towslee
• Sara Caldwell-Kan

Timeline

• Expected initial review date of minimum qualifications: March 9-13
• Expected review date of intermediate screening: March 16-20
• Expected onset of Zoom interviews: March 23-April 3
• Expected to conduct reference checks for finalists and provide notice to the Chancellor: April 6-10
• Expected to submit finalists’ names to Chancellor: April 13
• Expected to schedule on-campus interviews for finalists: April 20-24
• Expected to schedule and complete on-campus interviews and reference checks: May 1
• Expected to draft and submit 'Strengths and Weaknesses' memo to Chancellor: May 4
• Expected hire date: July 13, tentatively