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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

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Internal Title

Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

Position Type

Unclassified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Administration

Pay Band

Level

Department

Admissions

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Planning, the Dean of Admissions leads the Office of Admissions and supervises all five areas within the office, including: recruitment and selection, access and pre-college programming, visitor experience, international and veterans and special populations. The Dean provides leadership to a diverse group of team members and creates and maintains a culture of shared responsibility and innovation. The principal strategist and thought leader within the office, the Dean must establish admission strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with the goals and priorities of the institution, as well as be committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. The Dean is responsible for managing the day-to-day office operations, recruitment plans, selection process and budgetary activities and services. The Dean serves as an integral and collaborative member of the university community to implement and prioritize the institutions Strategic Plan.

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree or equivalent in Higher Education or related field is required. Six years of progressive supervisory and management roles in admissions or student services/affairs. Ability to develop and utilize information technology systems to run an efficient operation, utilize data to forecast enrollment trends and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment activities. Excellent communication and organizational skills; proven leadership abilities and the skills and desire to build and maintain an office wide culture of positivity and professionalism. Excellent writer and dynamic presenter. Demonstrated experience with the recruitment of diverse student populations. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able read, review, interpret and use information technology to forecast and project enrollment trends and develop processes to evaluate the effectiveness of activities and initiatives that support enrollment and the goals of the institution. Must also have excellent communication and organizational skills; proven leadership and interpersonal skills; and the ability to articulate the Colleges academic position as a competitive liberal arts and sciences institution. Must have knowledge of the principles of higher education and a selective and competitive college selection process.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

This position will require travel outside of the Charleston area frequently. Additionally, overnight stays out of state, as well as weekend and evening work will be required at varying times through the admission cycle.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an ap