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MNU Launches Nationwide Search for Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing

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Carol Best
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MidAmerica Nazarene University is pleased to announce its partnership with FaithSearch Partners to conduct a nationwide search for the university’s next Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing.

The individual selected for this role will have the opportunity to make a significant impact at MNU. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the new vice president will lead the university’s enrollment and marketing efforts, while also helping to shape its long-term direction. Responsibilities will include creating and managing a comprehensive enrollment model that helps determine future enrollment targets and strengthens the university’s marketing profile. The new leader will join MNU at a pivotal time in the university’s history, as Dr. Jon North assumed office in July 2025 as MNU’s sixth president.

“This position is central to advancing MNU’s mission and vision,” said President North. “We are prayerfully seeking a leader with extensive experience, creativity, and a deep commitment to Christian higher education who can help us extend MNU’s reach and impact for years to come.”

Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MidAmerica Nazarene University is recognized as one of Kansas’s top Christian colleges. As a distinctly evangelical institution, MNU is committed to providing a transformative educational experience that is intellectually, spiritually, and personally enriching, while preparing students for a life of purpose.

A more detailed description of the opportunity is available upon request. Interested candidates may forward a resume to Brian Jensen at bjensen@faithsearchpartners.com. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.