University Names Yosmeriz Roman Vice Provost and Chief Enrollment Officer

Yosmeriz Roman, PhD, has been named Vice Provost and Chief Enrollment Officer at Montclair State University effective July 13, 2026.

In her new position, she will play a pivotal role in aligning the University’s enrollment goals with its mission to advance access, academic excellence and public impact. She will also lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, data-informed strategic enrollment plan that
aligns with institutional goals and academic priorities while establishing short-and-long-term enrollment objectives across Montclair’s 13 colleges and schools and all academic levels.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Roman to Montclair State University,” says Interim Provost Fatma Mili. “Her commitment to broadening opportunities for students to pursue higher education makes her someone who embodies the institution’s mission. We look forward to welcoming someone with her passion for student success to our community.”

Roman has led innovative, data-informed enrollment strategies focused on expanding access and opportunities for students at institutions including Rutgers University-Camden, the University of Cincinnati and most recently the University of Delaware. She has implemented systems across admissions, one stop, and financial aid, contributing to the shift to automated and streamlined processes and making the admissions experience smoother for students.

Her work has taken her all over the world to work with government officials to reimagine educational systems, including working with local governments on enrollment strategy through a USAID grant in Paraguay and Puerto Rico.

“I am incredibly honored to join Montclair at such an exciting moment in the university’s trajectory,” says Roman. “Montclair’s commitment to access and student success feels personal and aligns with who I am at my core. I am excited to help shape the future of the University and create opportunities for New Jersey residents and beyond.”

Roman holds a PhD in Public Affairs-Community Development and a master’s degree in Community Development from Rutgers University-Camden, and an MBA in Management from SUNY-Oswego.