Greetings!

As we begin a new year, WittKieffer remains committed to partnering with you to navigate the evolving challenges of enrollment leadership in higher education.

There’s a lot happening at WittKieffer—and we’re thrilled to share it with you.

Leadership Advisory Solutions

Beyond placing exceptional leaders, we help strengthen leadership teams through our Leadership Advisory services. Our team of seasoned higher education practitioners—including our newest Senior Advisor, Kasey Urquídez, Ed.D., former enrollment leader at the University of Arizona—offers expertise in:

  • Leadership advising and assessment
  • Team development and succession planning
  • Board and senior team education … and more

Interim Leadership Solutions

During these turbulent times, the need for interim executives or on-demand (i.e., project-specific) leadership arises unexpectedly. WittKieffer provides comprehensive solutions to deliver desired outcomes that enable institutions to move forward despite ongoing market, financial, and operational pressures.

In the News

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource and to contribute expertise to the most pressing issues facing enrollment and admissions leaders in higher education. Recent highlights include:

  • New York Times: Is Applying to College Via Early Decision a Good Idea? (subscription) – Christy Pratt and Amy Crutchfield spoke with the Times' Ron Lieber about how institutions approach Early Decision, making the case that admissions leaders are staunch advocates for students and families.

  • US News & World Report: U.S. International Student Enrollment Is Down: What to Know – Amy Crutchfield spoke extensively with reporter Sarah Wood about how colleges are adapting to the decrease in international students.

  • Chronicle of Higher Education: For Enrollment Leaders, the Hot Seat Keeps Getting Hotter – The Chronicle's Eric Hoover tapped the expertise of our Kasey Urquídez and Amy Crutchfield in his exploration of the current challenges facing enrollment officers.

Learn more about our advisory solutions in higher education: Leadership Advisory | WittKieffer 

 

Insights

In challenging times, we at WittKieffer remain committed to supporting outstanding leaders in their work and connecting mission-driven institutions with their future leaders. Allow us to share insights on leading and recruiting in the current moment:  

  • Enrollment Leadership – A Love Story: A Conversation with NACAC's Angel Pérez
  • The Innovation Imperative: New Rules from Rule-Breakers
  • University Leadership Is a Team Sport
  • 6 Tips for Recruiting Leaders in Uncertain Times
  • The CV and Cover Letter: A Strategic Partnership
 

Current Searches 

We have recruited hundreds of enrollment leaders in our history and are currently supporting a robust list of searches in the enrollment space. Please visit our Open Positions in Enrollment Management page for recruitments we are currently conducting.

With very best wishes, 

Amy Crutchfield, Senior Partner and Enrollment Management Practice Leader

The WittKieffer Enrollment Team

Charlene Aguilar, Ed.M., Senior Partner
Shelley Arakawa, J.D., Principal
Mercedes Chacón Vance, Senior Partner
Jessica Cummings, Associate 
Corin Edwards, Senior Associate 
Robin Mamlet, Senior Partner
Kimberly Migoya, Senior Associate 
Randi Miller, Senior Associate 
Ashlee Musser, Consultant 
Christine Pendleton, Senior Partner
Christy Pratt, Consultant
Ethan Robles, Associate 
Robert Springall, Consultant
Natalie Song, Senior Associate
Kasey Urquidez, Ed.D., Senior Advisor
Eleanor Vogelsang, Associate

 

About WittKieffer 

WittKieffer is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership teams for organizations that improve quality of life. We work exclusively with organizations in not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare, life sciences, and education – the “Quality of Life Ecosystem.” Leveraging our unwavering focus on this complex ecosystem, we help clients solve challenging problems through executive search, interim leadership and leadership advisory services. We strengthen organizations that make the world better. Visit wittkieffer.com to learn more.  

Executive Search
Interim Leadership
Leadership Advisory