Dean of Enrollment Management

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number NC00814 Position Title Dean of Enrollment Management Division Student Success Division Department Name Enrollment Management Position Type Staff - Non Classified Primary Purpose 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 into the vision, strategy and practices of the departments. 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. In collaboration with Academic Affairs, develop a graduate student recruitment strategy. 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. In collaboration with Administration & Finance, 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 Academic Deans, 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 Slate customer relationship management solutions. 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 management. 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. Does this position have Direct Reports? Yes Environmental Conditions The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Position Details FLSA Exempt Salary Grade 18NC Full Time / Part Time Full-time Proposed Starting Salary Range $130,000-$150,000 Work Schedule Full-Time Monday through Friday 35 hours BenefitsFull-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision Wellness Incentives and Rewards Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday Retirement Benefits Disability and Insurance Benefits Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits. Reports To (Title) Vice President for Student Success Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Position Status Continuing End of Temporary or Limited PositionCollective Bargaining unit Non-union Posting Information Number of Positions Available 1 Application Open Date 01/23/2026 Application Close DateSpecial Instructions/Information for ApplicantsAA / 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.

Created: 2026-03-04