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Assistant Dean of Admission

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Stanford University
Location
Undergraduate Admissions: Financial Aid Office: Visitor Information Services, Stanford, California, United States

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Assistant Dean of Admission🔍Undergraduate Admissions: Financial Aid Office: Visitor Information Services, Stanford, California, United States📁Student Services📅Sep 11, 2019 Post Date📅84604 Requisition #

Stanford | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

Assistant Dean of Admission for Marketing, Events and Yield

Job Code: 7514

Job Grade: J

FTE: 100%, Exempt

Offices of Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid and Visitor Information Services

The Office of Undergraduate Admission assembles a freshman class of 1,700 students and a transfer class of approximately 25-40 students each year. We strive to build a class that cuts across a number of dimensions to add to a rich and diverse undergraduate educational experience for everyone. We believe that a student body that is both highly qualified and diverse in terms of culture, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests Is essential to the educational process and will provide additional contributions and dimensions to the Stanford community.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks an Assistant Dean of Admission for Marketing, Events and Yield who, under the supervision of the Associate Dean and Director of Admission, will manage, administer, implement, and interpret university and/or department admission policies and procedures and directly supervise a team of six admission officers and one administrative associate..

Your responsibilities include:

  • Work with Associate Dean/Director of Admission to implement long-term strategic plans for marketing including oversight of a comprehensive marketing, strategy involving print and digital mail campaigns, social media initiatives, and the admission web presence as well as national student search and mail campaigns.
  • Manage and mentor staff in oversight of all special events and programs including yearly “Admit Weekend” and large on-campus and off-campus events.
  • Develop and coordinate all public messaging for prospective students and implement training programs for all staff.
  • Manage staff in the planning of yield initiatives including oversight of national fly-in program for admitted students, and high-touch programming for targeted student groups.
  • Represent UGA and partner with other Stanford offices in both marketing and communication alignment, and cross-campus event planning.
  • Read, evaluate and make higher level recommendations on undergraduate and transfer applications.
  • Chair admission committees; make higher level management, evaluative and programmatic decisions.
  • Develop and maintain external community (e.g., prospective applicants and their families, high school guidance counselors, alumni, community-based organizations, etc.) and University liaisons related to admission programs and services.
  • Evaluate departmental policies and procedures and make recommendations to senior management team.
  • Oversee the collection of enrollment data, develop reports and analyses, manage team’s program budget.
  • Serve as a key member of management team; represent the department/unit on University wide teams and projects.
  • Take leadership role at regional and national committees/conferences.

* - Other duties may also be assigned


In addition, requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experie

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

  • Personnel management experience.

  • Budget management experience.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Proven reading comprehension skills.

  • Proven strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and make distinctions among competitive applicants.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Proven experience in public speaking and presentation skills.

  • Evidence of program planning skills.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or auditing a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application.

09.09.2019

Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 7514
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: J
  • Requisition ID: 84604

Organization

Change the world. And yourself.

Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.

We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career. 

At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment.

Stanford Facts at a Glance

Opened 1891

Student Enrollment

  • Undergraduates: 6,980
  • Graduates: 8,897

Campus

  • 8,180 contiguous acres in six governmental jurisdictions
  • Nearly 700 major buildings
  • 97% of undergraduates live on campus

Research

  • 5,300 externally sponsored projects
  • $1.33 billion total budget

Faculty

  • 2,043 faculty members
  • 21 Nobel laureates are currently members of the Stanford community
  • 5:1 student to faculty ratio

Stanford University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

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