Associate Dean-Enrollment Management

ASSOCIATE DEAN-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
TRUMAN COLLEGE

Harry S Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an Associate Dean - Enrollment Management. Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment Management, the Associate Dean - Enrollment Management works collaboratively with senior level administrators in managing the college's Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan, implementing strategies for the successful delivery of high quality, student centered, and culturally responsive enrollment management services. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

       Supports the Dean, Marketing Department, and key stakeholders in developing a high-quality communications plan including social media campaigns to enhance the level of communication with prospects and recent applicants to successfully attract, enroll and retain a diverse student body.

       Assists in operationalizing plans to broaden college's prospective student pool and expand student pipeline beyond traditional high school graduates to increase college access to a wider prospect group.

       Collaborates with senior level administrators to clearly define recruitment targets and create tailored, comprehensive plans to drive and increase student enrollment.

       Coordinates and works with enrollment services team to improve and streamline admission processes to increase efficiency across onboarding departments and ensure students move through the admission funnel successfully.

       Supervises enrollment services staff. Implements performance guidelines and goals. Meets with staff to review work activities and progress. Sets work priorities and focus direction.

       Establishes standards to ensure prospective students receive quality services and assistance for a seamless transition from the on-line application through the enrollment and registration process.

       Implements informational outreach strategies to provide a high-quality level of services and information to students, families, teachers, and counselors to assist in the college planning/preparation process and to position the college as an institution of choice.

       Plans and organizes outreach activities including school visits, college fairs, open house events, information sessions, and other large-scale prospective student/recruitment events.

       Develops and implements new student orientation procedures and materials. Directs the scheduling and presentation of new student orientation sessions.

       Leads staff training on best practices in recruitment and admissions practices and supports professional development opportunities for staff.

       Participates in the interviewing, selection, and hiring of staff. Initiates, approves, and implements staff disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for termination.

       Works with key stakeholders in proactively adjusting recruitment plans and strategies based on data analysis, review of application and enrollment trends, and other metrics.

       Serves on committees and taskforces including but not limited to enrollment management, first year experience, financial aid, registration, retention and transition.

       Serves as weekend and/or evening administrator for the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

       Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in education or a relevant field required.

       Five years of management experience in higher education, preferably in an admissions and enrollment area and in a community college setting.

       PeopleSoft System (CS9) proficiency preferred.

       Knowledge of best practices and current trends in all aspects of enrollment management.

       Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent presentation skills.

       Demonstrated supervisory, administrative, and leadership skills.

       Commitment to working with diverse populations.

       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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