Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

Perkins School of Theology is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas, with an extension program in Houston/Galveston. The faculty and staff of Perkins are committed to our mission of equipping persons for faithful leadership and Christian ministry in a changing church and society. Students study with a faculty, diverse both culturally and in theological perspective, in the School's graduate degree and certificate studies programs. Perkins is Wesleyan by tradition, United Methodist by affiliation, inclusive of diverse Christian expressions, and welcoming of all. The oldest graduate professional School at Southern Methodist University, Perkins embraces its setting in the Southwestern United States while seeking to make theological education accessible, through in-person, hybrid, and distance learning, to students from the region, the nation, and around the world.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management leads a team of full-time professionals to develop a collective understanding of best practices in recruitment, admissions, and scholarship aid. The Assistant Dean must actively seek to understand the nature of current trends in graduate theological education, as well as have a commitment to Perkins role in the University, church, and world.

The Assistant Dean will play a pivotal role in crafting a vision for Perkins' recruitment, admissions, and scholarship aid as well as developing strategies and implementing a comprehensive plan to market to, identify, recruit, and enroll graduate students in the degree programs at Perkins.

Essential Functions:

• Provides empowering leadership that encourages collaboration with the admissions staff, who are responsible for all phases of the recruitment and admission of, and the granting of scholarship aid to, students in degree programs at Perkins.
  
• Works with staff to develop Perkins' recruitment and admissions plans, including funnel prospect strategy, prospective student communications, recruitment, campus visits/events, and admitted student yield as well as new student orientation.
  
• Makes final decisions on scholarship aid while working with financial aid staff and financial manager to develop a comprehensive and strategic plan for scholarship aid.
  
  
• Consults with appropriate faculty committees on policy issues and high-level outcomes related to admissions and scholarship aid.
  
  
• Serves in a collaborative role with the Dean and senior administrators, especially Public Affairs regarding marketing, Academic Affairs regarding academic issues, and the Dean's Office in building external relationships.
  
  
• Prepares and submits reports to other units of Southern Methodist University and to the appropriate boards or agencies of The United Methodist Church and/or other ecclesial bodies that relate to student enrollment and admissions.
  
  
• Maintains and ensures that admission policies established by accrediting agencies and Perkins internal policies are properly followed.
  
  
• Consults, as appropriate, with peers in other academic units of the University who have similar areas of responsibility.
  
• Occasional evening/weekend travel or work may be required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A master's degree is required. A master's degree in Theology is preferred.

A minimum of five years of work experience, with three years experience in higher education admissions or theological education, is required. A proven track record of strategic planning and execution to meet or exceed goals and demonstrated experience in leading teams/projects through effective collaboration is also required. Graduate level admissions experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate familiarity with email marketing, digital and social media and content development is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.
• Stand
• Walk for long distances

Deadline to Apply:

June 30, 2023

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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