PSU Alum Receives Vice President Position

On Apr. 12, Plymouth State University officially announced its selection of Dr. Jim Hundrieser to serve as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VPEMSA). In a press release, President Sara Jayne Steen stated, "Jim brings a wealth of experience to PSU. In his 25 years of student affairs and enrollment management work, he has consistently made the needs of students a top priority."

Hundrieser is currently the Vice President of Consulting Services at Noel-Levitz, a higher education consulting firm that helps colleges develop their enrollment needs, as well at the needs of their students. Before his time there, he was the Vice President for Student Development at Lynn University in Fla., and was also the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Marymount Manhattan College in N.Y.

A selection committee that consisted of faculty and staff and students chose Hundrieser from a pool of candidates to fill the VPEMSA position. The position's responsibilities include overseeing the offices that affect students on a daily basis, such as Dining and Residential Life, Admissions, University Police, International Student Services, and others that relate to student affairs.

While his name may be new to students, Hundrieser himself is no stranger to Plymouth State. In 1990, Hundrieser graduated with his Masters in Education from Plymouth State College.

"One thing that attracted me to the position was my love for the University," said Hundrieser, "and I wanted to come back and serve my alma mater in some way."

During his previous time at Plymouth, Hundrieser was a residence hall director for Belknap and Smith Halls, and took part in helping many different organizations, including being an advisor to WPCR.
"I look forward to working with students in the future. It's one thing that really attracted me to the position, and it's an honor to have the opportunity to be following in the footsteps of a man like Dick Hage," said Hundrieser, referencing the former VPEMSA who held the position while Hundrieser was a student.

One of the main things that Hundrieser looks forward to is working with students. "At many campuses, administrators do not meet with the students regularly, but I look forward to the opportunity of being actively engaged with students. It's a community environment that I want to be a part of."

However, there are other things as well that make him happy to be back at Plymouth State. "I'm an avid boater and from a location perspective, I'm really excited to be back in the Lakes Region." He also stated that he looks forward to skiing again. "However, my one goal is to not wipe out."