This position is incentive eligible.
Shape the Future of Nursing Education. Lead Enrollment Strategy at Scale.
What if your next executive leadership role could drive institutional growth while helping more aspiring nurses pursue careers that change lives?
At Galen College of Nursing, our mission is to educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we have remained focused on providing high-quality nursing education and creating meaningful opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare.
As one of the nation's largest private nursing colleges and part of HCA Healthcare, Galen offers a distinctive opportunity to combine the mission of nursing education with the resources and reach of a nationally recognized healthcare organization.
We are seeking a Vice President of Enrollment Management to help shape the future of enrollment at Galen. This highly influential executive will partner with C-suite and senior institutional leaders to develop and execute enrollment strategies across a growing network of campuses and online programs.
This is an opportunity for a strategic, data-driven enrollment leader who understands how to translate market insights into action, build high-performing teams, strengthen the prospective student experience, and deliver measurable results in a complex, evolving educational environment.
If you are energized by leading transformation, influencing institutional strategy, and connecting enrollment growth to a meaningful mission, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Why This Leadership Opportunity Stands Out
Influence Institutional Strategy
Collaborate directly with Galen's executive leadership to shape enrollment priorities, influence marketing strategy, and support the College's continued growth.
Lead Enrollment Across a Complex, Multi-Campus Organization
Provide strategic direction across campus-based and online enrollment operations, bringing alignment, consistency, and operational excellence to a matrixed environment.
Drive Innovation and Measurable Performance
Use enrollment analytics, market intelligence, and innovative recruitment strategies to strengthen demand generation, optimize enrollment processes, and improve performance.
Build and Inspire High-Performing Teams
Develop enrollment leaders, strengthen collaboration across campus and corporate teams, and create an environment of accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success.
Make an Impact Beyond Enrollment Numbers
Your leadership will help expand access to nursing education, support prospective students in achieving their educational goals, and contribute to the development of the future nursing workforce.
What You'll Lead
Enterprise Enrollment Strategy & Growth
Partner with C-suite and senior institutional leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment management strategy aligned with Galen's mission and institutional priorities.
Establish strategic enrollment goals and translate them into actionable plans across campus and online programs.
Influence marketing, demand generation, and recruitment strategies to strengthen prospective student engagement and enrollment performance.
Evaluate market opportunities, enrollment trends, and emerging recruitment practices to inform strategic decisions.
Enrollment Performance & Operational Excellence
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for enrollment operations from initial student inquiry through matriculation.
Establish performance measures, evaluate enrollment results, and implement data-informed improvements to strengthen operational effectiveness.
Drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across campus and corporate enrollment functions.
Assess recruitment resources, enrollment processes, and external partnerships to maximize effectiveness and support institutional objectives.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Influence
Lead, develop, and evaluate enrollment leaders and teams while providing direction to matrixed campus enrollment staff.
Build strong relationships across academic, marketing, student development, and campus leadership teams.
Foster a collaborative, performance-oriented culture grounded in Galen's values of inclusivity, character, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Communicate enrollment priorities, organizational initiatives, performance results, and opportunities for improvement to institutional stakeholders.
Student Access & Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with academic and student development leaders to strengthen the prospective student journey and support student access and success.
Partner with marketing and communications leadership to align recruitment strategies with market opportunities and institutional goals.
Help ensure enrollment practices reflect Galen's student-first philosophy, ethical standards, and commitment to responsible recruitment.
Financial Stewardship & Strategic Execution
Provide oversight of enrollment-related financial and human resources, ensuring effective allocation in support of institutional priorities.
Develop budget recommendations, evaluate expenditures, and assess the effectiveness of recruitment investments.
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, and enrollment standards.
Travel routinely to Galen campuses to strengthen partnerships, evaluate operational effectiveness, and support consistent execution of enrollment strategies.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in enrollment management, with a focus on admissions.
Demonstrated expertise leading enrollment functions within a multi-campus and online higher education environment.
Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and influencing outcomes across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Ability to develop and execute strategic communication and recruitment initiatives targeting prospective students.
Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate enrollment performance, communicate findings, and support data-informed decision-making.
Proficiency with computer-based tools and systems used in a professional business environment.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from prospective students, regulatory agencies, and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership Capabilities That Matter
The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision and disciplined execution, with the ability to:
Think strategically: Connect market dynamics, enrollment opportunities, and institutional priorities to long-term organizational success.
Influence across functions: Build alignment and drive results through relationships, collaboration, and executive-level communication.
Lead through change: Guide teams through evolving priorities, process improvements, and organizational growth.
Use data to drive decisions: Translate complex enrollment information into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.
Develop talent: Build leadership capability, establish clear expectations, and foster accountability.
Lead with integrity: Balance enrollment objectives with student interests, regulatory requirements, and ethical recruitment practices.
Why Galen College of Nursing?
At Galen, enrollment leadership is about more than meeting institutional goals. It is about creating pathways for individuals who aspire to become nurses and contribute to the future of healthcare.
Our leaders have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues who share a commitment to student success, academic excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care.
As part of HCA Healthcare, Galen offers access to a comprehensive benefits program that may include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement savings and employer matching opportunities
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education assistance and tuition benefits
Paid time off and leave programs
Family-building, adoption, and well-being resources
Employee recognition and additional voluntary benefits
Benefit availability and eligibility vary by employment status, location, and applicable plan provisions.
Explore HCA Healthcare Benefits
Lead With Purpose. Influence What's Next.
Your experience has prepared you to lead complex enrollment organizations, develop strong teams, and deliver meaningful results.
At Galen College of Nursing, you can apply that experience to an institutional mission with lasting impact.
Join us as Vice President of Enrollment Management and help shape enrollment strategies that expand access to nursing education and support the next generation of nurses.
Learn More About Galen College of Nursing
