Dean of Enrollment Management

Salary Grade / Rank 18NC Proposed Starting Salary Range $130,000-$150,000 Benefits Full-time employee benefits include: Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives Generous Paid Time Off Family/Parental Leave Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI Retirement Plan Long-term Disability Coverage Variety of voluntary add-on’s For a complete listing, visit: http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php FLSA Exempt Branch of Service non-classified AA / ADA Statement As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application. Position Information Position Title Dean of Enrollment Management Career Ladder Eligible? No Career Ladder Path N/A Department Name Student Success Full Time / Part Time full-time Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area 35 hours/week, full-time Academic or Calendar Year calendar Number of Employees Supervised 5-9 Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Student Success, the Dean of Enrollment Management will provide leadership in enrollment management and all related functional areas of the College including Admissions, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. The Dean of Enrollment Management will lead the creation, articulation and implementation of an enrollment management plan that produces comprehensive strategies, coordination and analytical rigor in every phase of the enrollment process. Primary Purpose Rhode Island College is seeking a dynamic, results-driven enrollment professional with a strong track record to serve as a Dean of Enrollment Management. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Success, the Dean of Enrollment Management will provide strategic and innovative leadership in enrollment management and all related functional areas of the College including Admissions, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. The Dean of Enrollment Management will lead the development and execution of an intentional, integrated, strategic enrollment plan. This position will collaborate with academic and administrative leaders across campus and utilize data driven approaches to enhance equitable enrollment, retention and completion outcomes that align with the College’s mission, Strategic Compass, HSI and MSI designations. The Dean of Enrollment Management will lead the integrated delivery of enrollment services including admissions outreach and recruitment, the campus visit experience, financial aid, registration, course scheduling, and student records. The Dean serves as a key Student Success Division leader charged with delivering service excellence and actively contributing to institution-wide enrollment, retention, persistence and completion efforts. The Dean oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar staff, and the continued management and execution of Slate CRM; and works collaboratively with Communications and Marketing, Academic Affairs, Athletics and other campus stakeholders to achieve the College’s enrollment goals. In addition, the Dean ensures compliance with FERPA regulations, related college policy and procedures, and state and federal laws. This leader will be expected to incorporate higher education best practices in collaboration with academic leadership into the vision, strategy and practices of the department. Essential Duties Provide institutional enrollment management leadership throughout the student life cycle, including student recruitment, retention, and completion. Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment management plan. Implement enrollment strategies and annual plans to meet institutional priorities as defined by the mission of the College, Strategic Compass and institutional goals. Supervise, motivate, and coach a team of enrollment professionals to achieve enrollment targets. Work collaboratively with the Division of Student Success, Academic Affairs, Institutional Research and other constituents to develop market demand analyses and enrollment forecasts for each academic program; works closely with Academic Affairs to ensure effective scheduling and communication of program information. Align institutional aid resources to financial aid strategies to facilitates the achievement of new and continuing student enrollment targets. Work in conjunction with the Office of College Communications and Marketing, produce a comprehensive and effective marketing plan for student recruitment and enrollment in alignment with the college’s branding. Manage a comprehensive, multichannel student recruitment communications plan and collaboratively work with other departments, including New Student Programs, Residential Life and Housing, Dining, Public Safety, Advising, Career & Life Design, and Student Support Services to develop and maintain a communication plan. Develop and communicate enrollment goals and key progress indicators among various stakeholders. Track and measure effectiveness of admissions and student aid strategies. Serve as a key leader in ensuring the enrollment management functional areas have processes, policies, technology, and resources necessary to achieve enrollment student success goals. Manage the budgets for the Enrollment Management Area and ensure efficient use of resources. Maintains knowledge of best practices, new developments, and innovative enrollment strategies in higher education. Provide consistent and accurate enrollment reports to the Vice President for Student Success and other campus constituencies Ensures compliance with all state regulations, federal laws, and Rhode Island College policies. Serve as a member of the Extended President’s Executive Committee. Serve on college committees as assigned. The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements. Occasional Duties Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Student Success. Work evening and weekend hours as required. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Provide institutional enrollment management leadership throughout the student life cycle, including student recruitment, retention, and completion. In-depth knowledge of admissions, financial aid, records security, student records processing, related federal regulations, including familiarity with FERPA and Title IV. Strong familiarity with student information systems and customer relationship management solutions, such as Slate. Experience working with a diverse student population. Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communications. Demonstrated ability to develop and use data-analytics and predictive modeling to enhance enrollment management initiatives. Must have exceptional knowledge of the use of social media for enrollment purposes. Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills. Effective leadership, collaborative team building, and decisions-making skills are essential. Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to complete complex projects and make forward progress on strategic initiatives. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, work effectively under pressure, set priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills, commitment to modeling inclusivity and working collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Excellent technical, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Work, PowerPoint and Teams. Required Qualifications Education: Master’s degree is required. Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership in admissions and enrollment. A record of accomplishment leading teams to meet and exceed enrollment and retention goals. Experience in financial aid modeling and strategies, budgetary and personnel responsibilities, strategic planning, data management, and program development. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English / Spanish (fluent in speaking and writing). Willingness to learn and implement new technologies and implement software integrations and migration as needed. Environmental Conditions The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have an earned master’s degree? yes no * Do you have seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership in admissions and enrollment including significant supervisory and leadership experience? Yes No * Do you have a record of accomplishment leading teams to meet and exceed enrollment, financial aid, and retention goals? Yes No * Do you have experience in financial aid modeling and strategies, budgetary and personnel responsibilities, strategic planning, data management, and program development? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000