Michael Konopski

Michael Konopski is an accomplished higher education executive with extensive experience leading enrollment management operations across a range of institutions, including liberal arts colleges, private universities, and faith‑based institutions. Throughout his career, he has built and guided high‑performing admissions, financial aid, and recruitment teams while executing strategic enrollment plans that expand institutional reach, strengthen academic profiles, and increase diversity within student populations.

Most recently serving in interim leadership roles at Trocaire College and Transylvania University, Michael rebuilt and reorganized key enrollment functions, led system transitions, and advised senior leadership on strategic initiatives, including transfer pipelines, international recruitment, and accelerated degree programs. His nine‑year tenure as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Lycoming College yielded significant gains, including increased out‑of‑state enrollment, growth in first‑generation and underrepresented student enrollment, improvements in academic profile, and the launch of expanded international recruitment efforts.

Earlier leadership roles at Shepherd University and Niagara University resulted in record application and enrollment growth, major operational reorganizations, development of high‑impact campus visit programs, and implementation of modern CRM and predictive modeling tools. Michael’s foundational work at Georgetown College and D’Youville University further demonstrates his long‑standing ability to improve recruitment efficiency, diversify student bodies, and strengthen institutional visibility.

His professional affiliations include national and regional organizations focused on admissions, enrollment, and international education. He holds a Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration from SUNY Buffalo State College and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from SUNY Geneseo. Michael’s career reflects a commitment to institutional advancement, student access, and strategic innovation in higher education.