Building from the Middle Out:
Calling Forward the Next Generation of Enrollment Leaders.
Who We Are
We strengthen the overlooked middle layer of enrollment management — the associate and assistant directors, the managers, the functional leads. These are the people who make admissions, aid, registrar, and student accounts work every single day.
Our mission is simple: build strength from the middle out, calling forward diverse leaders who reflect the students we serve.
Our Services
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Search and Placement
Permanent hires for associate directors, assistant directors, and functional leads. We deliver diverse, equity-minded candidates who can step in and succeed.
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The Kāhea Collective
Our signature initiative: a roster of vetted enrollment professionals, ready to deploy for interim and project-based assignments. We stabilize your offices in weeks, not months.
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Leadership Development
We don’t just place leaders, we grow them. From coaching to cohort programs, we help institutions build their own diverse pipelines of future enrollment managers.
Why Choose Us
At Chun & Associates, we know the middle layer matters most. When these leaders are strong, the whole institution thrives.
Focused on the overlooked middle.
Equity at the core.
Hawai’i and Pacific-rooted, nationally connected.
Speed and reliability.
Insider expertise from leaders who have done the work.
You’re not just filling a vacancy — you’re building capacity, equity, and future leadership.
Founder
Chun & Associates was founded by Nikki L.M.K. Chun, a nationally recognized enrollment leader with more than 20 years of experience across admissions, financial aid, registrar operations, and marketing and communications. Known for guiding teams through complex transitions and for championing equity in leadership pipelines, she brings both practical expertise and national perspective.
Her vision is simple: strengthen enrollment management from the middle out by calling forward the next generation of diverse and talented leaders.
Contact Us
Whether you’re an institution searching for enrollment leadership or a mid-level professional exploring your next opportunity, we’d love to connect. Share a bit of information below, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!