Dean of Admissions
Brandeis University
Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment, the Dean of Admissions is a senior manager within the Division of Students and Enrollment and is responsible for the overall planning, management, and administration of the Office of Admissions. The Dean provides leadership and direction to undergraduate recruitment and marketing initiatives and has primary responsibility for developing strategies to attract, recruit, and enroll a diverse student body that supports the overall mission and enrollment goals of the University. The Dean of Admissions assists with the development of the enrollment management plan; provides leadership and supervision to a staff of approximately 20; and manages an annual operating budget of $1,000,000. Creating and implementing differentiated recruitment plans that take full advantage of available technologies, working closely with staff to expand recruitment markets and systems that increase applicant yield, and developing collaborative relationships with Brandeis stakeholders, including faculty, marketing and communications, and financial aid to meet enrollment goals will be a key priority for the next Dean of Admissions.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment, the Dean of Admissions is a senior manager within the Division of Students and Enrollment and is responsible for the overall planning, management, and administration of the Office of Admissions. The Dean provides leadership and direction to undergraduate recruitment and marketing initiatives and has primary responsibility for developing strategies to attract, recruit, and enroll a diverse student body that supports the overall mission and enrollment goals of the University. The Dean of Admissions assists with the development of the enrollment management plan; provides leadership and supervision to a staff of approximately 20; and manages an annual operating budget of $1,000,000. Creating and implementing differentiated recruitment plans that take full advantage of available technologies, working closely with staff to expand recruitment markets and systems that increase applicant yield, and developing collaborative relationships with Brandeis stakeholders, including faculty, marketing and communications, and financial aid to meet enrollment goals will be a key priority for the next Dean of Admissions.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in managing a recruitment and admissions program. A hands-on management style coupled with the ability to train, develop, motivate, and mentor staff; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; competency in building and analyzing recruitment-related data and assessing programming activities; a strong understanding of the innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; experience working with diverse populations; creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with student financial services and other offices within the enrollment division; and strong budget oversight skills will be essential for the new Dean of Admissions. Brandeis University is a PeopleSoft institution.
The successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in managing a recruitment and admissions program. A hands-on management style coupled with the ability to train, develop, motivate, and mentor staff; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; competency in building and analyzing recruitment-related data and assessing programming activities; a strong understanding of the innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; experience working with diverse populations; creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with student financial services and other offices within the enrollment division; and strong budget oversight skills will be essential for the new Dean of Admissions. Brandeis University is a PeopleSoft institution.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin June 9, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Martha H. Smiles at mhs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
Review of applications will begin June 9, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Martha H. Smiles at mhs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
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