This study sought to examine the effect of a Black Male college president's previous position (senior-level academic or student affairs vice-president or non-senior academic or student affairs vice president) on his success with the institutional factors of enrollment, retention, graduation, and endowment between 2013 and 2017. This study employed a correlational research design to understand the variance between the presidents during the four-year period, and to determine as well if their previous experience had statistically significant impact on their ability to manage these key areas of a university's vitality. Fifty-four presidents were selected for this study. Data were obtained in two phases: institutional data was gleaned from College Results Online, and demographic information was obtained from the curriculum vitae of qualified presidents, in addition to websites with biographical information. Four major null hypotheses were analyzed. Four were tested to determine the statistical relationship between 2013 and 2017 enrollment, retention, graduation, and endowment; and four were tested for the main and interaction effects that previous administrative experience had on the enrollment, retention, graduation, and endowment at the end of the four-year period. Findings determined that previous position did not have statistical impact on the metrics of success (enrollment, retention, graduation, and endowment). Analysis revealed that the majority of presidents in this study were promoted from the non-senior level route, having not previously served as a Provost. Dean, or Vice President of Academic or Student Affairs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]