Dean of Enrollment Services - North Idaho College (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
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North Idaho College seeks a Dean of Enrollment Services
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NIC_Dean_Enrollment_Svcs_Profile.pdf
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
The Position:
This is a moment of real opportunity at North Idaho College for a dynamic, results-driven professional. With new academic leadership in place and a clear commitment to strengthening student success, access, and workforce alignment, the Dean of Enrollment Services will step into a role that is both highly visible and deeply influential. Reporting to the newly appointed Provost, Dr. Gwen Cash-James, and serving on both the President’s and Provost’s Cabinets, this leader will help shape how the institution grows, bringing together enrollment strategy, academic priorities, and the student experience in ways that are increasingly aligned, intentional, and impactful.
The Dean provides leadership across the full enrollment enterprise, including admissions, recruitment, financial aid, the registrar, and Cardinal Central, the college’s one-stop student services hub. In this capacity, the Dean will guide strategy development, enrollment planning, and service delivery, ensuring a seamless, student-centered experience from first inquiry through enrollment and persistence. The role is uniquely positioned to influence the full student journey while strengthening recruitment pipelines, improving yield and retention, aligning enrollment efforts with academic programs, and expanding partnerships with K–12, community, and workforce stakeholders.
At the same time, the college is well-positioned to respond to emerging opportunities, including Workforce Pell and evolving community and employer needs, creating space for innovation, collaboration, and new approaches to enrollment strategy. For a leader who enjoys building relationships, connecting ideas across silos, and turning strategy into action, this is a chance to do meaningful, visible work.
The Dean will join a leadership team that values collaboration, clarity and results. Dr. Cash-James brings a track record of aligning academic strategy with student success and workforce needs, and she approaches leadership with a strong emphasis on cross-functional partnerships where enrollment, academics and student support are expected to operate as an integrated whole. For individuals seeking to make a tangible impact within a vibrant, relationship-focused institution, NIC offers the chance to engage in work that drives real progress, strengthens the college, and leaves a lasting impact on students and the region.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For priority consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by May 25, 2026. Please submit a PDF version of your letter of application outlining your interest/suitability for this position and a resume. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Karen Pedersen, PhD
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(719) 747-2545
kpedersen@summitsearchsolutions.com
To review NIC’s comprehensive and affordable benefits package, click here.
North Idaho College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
North Idaho College seeks a Dean of Enrollment Services
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NIC_Dean_Enrollment_Svcs_Profile.pdf
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
The Position:
This is a moment of real opportunity at North Idaho College for a dynamic, results-driven professional. With new academic leadership in place and a clear commitment to strengthening student success, access, and workforce alignment, the Dean of Enrollment Services will step into a role that is both highly visible and deeply influential. Reporting to the newly appointed Provost, Dr. Gwen Cash-James, and serving on both the President’s and Provost’s Cabinets, this leader will help shape how the institution grows, bringing together enrollment strategy, academic priorities, and the student experience in ways that are increasingly aligned, intentional, and impactful.
The Dean provides leadership across the full enrollment enterprise, including admissions, recruitment, financial aid, the registrar, and Cardinal Central, the college’s one-stop student services hub. In this capacity, the Dean will guide strategy development, enrollment planning, and service delivery, ensuring a seamless, student-centered experience from first inquiry through enrollment and persistence. The role is uniquely positioned to influence the full student journey while strengthening recruitment pipelines, improving yield and retention, aligning enrollment efforts with academic programs, and expanding partnerships with K–12, community, and workforce stakeholders.
At the same time, the college is well-positioned to respond to emerging opportunities, including Workforce Pell and evolving community and employer needs, creating space for innovation, collaboration, and new approaches to enrollment strategy. For a leader who enjoys building relationships, connecting ideas across silos, and turning strategy into action, this is a chance to do meaningful, visible work.
The Dean will join a leadership team that values collaboration, clarity and results. Dr. Cash-James brings a track record of aligning academic strategy with student success and workforce needs, and she approaches leadership with a strong emphasis on cross-functional partnerships where enrollment, academics and student support are expected to operate as an integrated whole. For individuals seeking to make a tangible impact within a vibrant, relationship-focused institution, NIC offers the chance to engage in work that drives real progress, strengthens the college, and leaves a lasting impact on students and the region.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For priority consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by May 25, 2026. Please submit a PDF version of your letter of application outlining your interest/suitability for this position and a resume. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Karen Pedersen, PhD
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(719) 747-2545
kpedersen@summitsearchsolutions.com
To review NIC’s comprehensive and affordable benefits package, click here.
North Idaho College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Institution: North Idaho College
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