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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Charleston, SC
Job Description
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
| 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 & selection, access & pre-college programming, visitor experience, international and veterans & 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 institution's Strategic Plan. |
| Minimum Requirements | Master's 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 College's 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 applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | *$115,000-$130,000 |
| Posting Date | 04/29/2024 |
| Closing Date | 05/22/2024 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2024068 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15402 |
Job Duties
Supplemental Questions
Job Duties
| Activity | 1. Works very closely with the VP of Enrollment Planning to effectively create, plan and implement the annual enrollment strategies and goals. Oversees and manages recruitment/outreach/yield initiatives aimed at meeting enrollment and revenue objectives in the recruitment and selection of prospective students and applicants. Oversees admissions services to all classifications of undergraduate students to maximize efficiency and achieve objectives. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 25 |
| Activity | 2. Plans, develops, implements, and assesses the major components of the Office of Admission's undergraduate recruitment plan, ensuring that it is consistent with the College's mission and priorities. Writes and executes assessment and compliance reports on recruitment efforts and the results of those efforts. Complies statistical data and prepares periodic reports regarding enrollment projections and recruiting initiatives and activities. Analyzes data and stays abreast of innovations and best practices to make recommendations for changes and enhancements to the Administration. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 20 |
| Activity | 3.Supervises, trains, and evaluates five direct reports and ensures training and professional growth of all employees within the office. Creates leadership, training and mentoring opportunities for staff that focus on diversity, access and inclusion. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 4. Monitors budget for the Office of Admissions activities. Ensures adherence to fiscal policies and regulations of the College and the State. Authorizes and approves purchases, salaries and other fiscal matters. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 5. Identifies marketing and recruitment opportunities and works closely with the Division of University Marketing and Communications to develop and implement recruitment and admissions plans to impact enrollment and achieve objectives. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 6. Designs and oversees the evaluation and competitive selection process of first-year students, transfer, readmits, international students and scholarship candidates. Chairs Applicant Safety Assessment Committee and facilitates enrollment for other populations as assigned. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 25 |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Government Website (Neogov)
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- United Latino Job Bank
- LGBT.net
- The Society for College and University Planning
- DiversityJobs.com (Circa)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Reference List
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
*$115,000-$130,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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