Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
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- College of Charleston
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- Charleston, SC
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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Position Type:Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration:Administration
Department:Admissions
Job Purpose:The Dean of Undergraduate Admissions leads the Office of Admissions and supervises all five areas within the office, including: recruitment, 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 and commit to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of enrollment planning.
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.
*$90,000-$110,000
Posting Date:06/05/2023
Closing Date:06/30/2023
Benefits:- Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
- Retirement
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Free CARTA Bus Service
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full Benefits Package – Click Here
No
Posting Number:2023095
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/13975
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 direct reports and ensures training and professional growth of employees. 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 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
Organization
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Since our founding in 1770, the College has maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported, comprehensive institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities for quality of life, affordability, and exceptional education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. Our beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts exceptional students and faculty from across the U.S. and around the world.
Academics
Over 12,200 students select from more than 130 undergraduate majors and minors and 27 master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs. For example, we are the only college in America with an undergraduate program in Data Science. We have an entire school dedicated to Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and we offer 25 interdisciplinary minors in topics as diverse as environmental studies and crime, law and society.
The strength of a College of Charleston education is in its deeply rooted liberal arts and sciences tradition. Our goal is to prepare our students to be ethical, open-minded leaders and multidisciplinary problem solvers. Our success is largely due to our incredible faculty—accomplished teacher-scholars who are wholly invested in the intellectual growth and personal development of their students.
The College of Charleston is a mid-sized university organized around six academic schools:
- School of the Arts,
- School of Business,
- School of Education, Health, and Human Performance,
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
- School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and
- School of Sciences and Mathematics.
Additionally, academic programs are coordinated by the Graduate School, Honors College, Center for International Education, and the College of Charleston North Campus.
About the College
A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed faculty of more than 500 distinguished teacher-scholars, all in an incomparable setting. The city of Charleston—world-renowned for its history, architecture, culture and coastal environment—serves as a living and learning laboratory for experiences in business, science, technology, teaching, the humanities, languages, and the arts. In addition to offering a broad range of bachelor’s degree programs, the College also provides master’s degree programs that are compatible with the needs of the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Our faculty members are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, the state, and the nation.
Our professors are Fulbright and Guggenheim fellows, National Science Foundation CAREER award recipients, world-renowned performers, and Oprah’s Book Club authors. These faculty accolades, while impressive on their own, are even more remarkable when you consider the level of engagement and attention these accomplished scholars and professionals devote to their students. They are committed mentors who make sure that every student has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. College of Charleston professors are partners in meaningful undergraduate research, thoughtful academic advisors, and in many cases, lifelong friends.
At the College of Charleston, you’ll meet students, faculty, and staff from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, and sexual orientations. Students from 49 states and 62 countries choose the College for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. Our students learn how to succeed and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. This comes from a rigorous exposure to the arts, sciences and humanities, and from a dedication to achievement in education, business and other professional careers. It comes from exceptional opportunities to pursue knowledge and conduct research at the undergraduate and graduate level beside some of the nation’s finest faculty. It comes from a vibrant and enriching campus life that provides meaningful opportunities to become engaged, to make a difference, and to become a leader.
While they live, work, and study in one of the greatest cities in the world, our students share many of the same hopes and dreams. They want to discover themselves, find out what they can achieve and create their own future. At the College of Charleston, we help students learn how to make that happen. In the great liberal arts tradition, a College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparing for life, work, and service in our society.
The College actively seeks to attract a diverse group of faculty who will help students excel academically and who will encourage individuals to thrive while engaging in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. Our classrooms provide students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society.
What makes the College of Charleston experience so exceptional?
Remarkable Students
College of Charleston students are phenomenally bright, creative, and independent. Last year, our students made contributions to society that had a tremendous impact on the Charleston community and the world at large. Graduating seniors won national awards, fellowships, and graduate scholarships to study subjects ranging from philosophy in New York, to international economics at Johns Hopkins, to Buddhism in China. They wrote award-winning papers, won conference championships, and developed professional networks that have led to remarkable careers.
Distinguished Faculty
Our accomplished faculty members share a commitment to their students and a research outlook that defines the term “teacher-scholar.” College of Charleston professors are here because they love what they do and because they are personally committed to the success of every one of their students. They acknowledge the talent of these students by engaging with them in meaningful, graduate-level research even as sophomores or juniors.
It’s an exciting time to be at the College of Charleston. After more than 240 years, we continue to evolve. Our reputation is spreading. More and more exceptional students make us their top choice, and we attract and retain the caliber of faculty that other colleges dream about. Consider a career at the College of Charleston. Apply online at jobs.cofc.edu.
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