Dean of Enrollment Management

Midland College•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland College in Midland, Texas, seeks a dynamic, student-centered leader to oversee Recruitment and Outreach, Admissions and Welcome Center, Dual Credit Services, and Pathways Advising. The Dean works with Student Services and departments across the college to execute enrollment projections and growth, recruitment and marketing strategies, and registration processes, policies, and events. The position reports to the Vice President of Student Services. The Dean leads enrollment management operations and staff, develops processes and policies, and collaborates with academic, administrative, technology, marketing, analytics, and community partners. The role supports student access and success, institutional growth, and partnerships throughout the Permian Basin. Work is primarily in an office environment, with periodic evening and weekend hours for events and peak enrollment periods, and occasional travel of less than 10%.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
At least three years of experience in higher education, including advising and/or admissions experience.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Experience managing a budget or multiple budgets.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and follow student-record safekeeping policies and FERPA guidelines.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with ERP/SIS platforms and CRM tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field.
Five or more years of progressive experience in admissions, recruiting, advising, enrollment management, or a related field.
Familiarity with course catalogs, academic pathways, majors, and degree plans.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in enrollment management and/or academic advising.
Active membership in, or familiarity with or participation in, TACRAO, Texas Success Center, NACEP, NACADA, NACAC, or similar organizations.
Familiarity with CRM tools such as Element 451 or Slate, and ERPs such as Jenzabar, Ellucian/Colleague, or Banner.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff, including the directors of Advising, Dual Credit Services, Recruitment and Outreach, and Admissions and Welcome Center, as well as an Administrative Assistant.
Create standard operating procedures, manuals, and documents for enrollment management processes, policies, and the departments overseen.
Ensure course information, academic pathways, degree plans, graduation requirements, and related materials are regularly updated and shared with students and campus partners.
Serve on the Vice President of Student Services leadership team and help plan division-wide events and initiatives.
Chair the Strategic Enrollment Management committee; serve on the Selective Admissions Committee and International Students Steering Committee; serve as a non-voting member of the Curriculum Committee and as a member of the Dual Credit Leadership Team.
Work with Academic Deans and the Vice President of Instruction on course offerings, scheduling, waitlists, and related strategies, making recommendations as needed.
Partner with Strategy and Analytics and Marketing and Communications on enrollment strategies, campaigns, marketing materials, and outreach initiatives.
Oversee departmental budgets, manage accounts, and approve requisitions and departmental spending.
Coordinate with Strategic Partnerships on collaboration and support opportunities, particularly with K-12 partners, school district administrators, and transfer institution partners.
Coordinate with Digital Transformation and Information Technology on CRM implementation and ERP and SIS exploration or modification.
Partner with the Registrar and Provost on the academic calendar, including registration and withdrawal dates, graduation, and drop dates.
Engage in professional organizations and consult with colleagues in organizations such as TACRAO, Pathways Institute, Texas Success Center, NACEP, NACADA, and NACAC.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services and/or Provost.