Open Searches

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) invites inquiries, nominations and applications for its next Chief Enrollment Officer & Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM). With its main campus in Macon, Georgia, MGA serves more than 8,800 students across five campuses in central Georgia and is part of the University System of Georgia.

The Chief Enrollment Officer & Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM) serves as an executive leader reporting directly to the President and serving on the President’s Cabinet. This dynamic and strategic executive provides leadership and direction for all aspects of student recruitment, enrollment, and marketing communications that aligns with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. The new VPEM is desired to assume office on or before July 1, 2026.

MGA was named a “Great College to Work For,” one of only 76 institutions nationwide to receive the honor in 2025. The recognition puts MGA among the top-performing colleges in the country based on extensive employee feedback and a national survey of 199 institutions.

• USG Core Values: Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
• MGA Mission: To educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the region and the state.
• Institutional Values: Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship – Engagement – Adaptability – Learning

The successful candidate will develop and execute a data-driven, comprehensive enrollment strategy aligned with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Full information about the position, including qualifications and the application process, can be found in the position profile located in the Open Searches section of the Academic Search website. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by March 15, 2026, can be assured full consideration.

Academic Search is assisting MGA in this national VPEM search. Conversations are encouraged as our consultants want to get to know you and share information that might be helpful in discerning your interest and preparing application materials. If you are interested in the position, or making a nomination, please arrange a confidential discussion directly with senior consultant Margaret Venable, Ph.D. at her direct booking link, or consultant Disa Mason, at her direct booking link. Inquiries, nominations, and applications submission address is MGAvpem@academicsearch.org.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877-251-2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodation for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.