RSDM Selects New Director of Enrollment

Jonathan Vela Enriquez

Jonathan Vela Enriquez, who previously worked as Associate Registrar at The Julliard School, has been selected as RSDM’s new Director of Enrollment.

Vela will begin his position on Monday, May 10. In addition to his previous role at Julliard, he has also served as Assistant Registrar at both New York University and The New School.

At Julliard, he also had oversight of academic support services, focusing on student success and retention and was appointed Bias Response Deputy, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

“Through our interviews with Mr. Vela, the many faculty, and staff of both the RSDM Offices of Academic and Student Affairs noted his strong, outstanding qualifications for this position,’’said Vice Dean Kim Fenesy. “His affable, warm, and approachable manner, which clearly equated to excellent interpersonal skills...separated him from the field as the best candidate.’’

Vela has a B.A. degree in English with a minor in Tourism and Events Management from George Madison University, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.