Interim Assistant Dean of Enrollment and Marketing, Morgridge College of Education

University of Denver•Denver, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education (MCE) invites applications for the position of Interim Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Marketing/Communications. The Morgridge College of Education’s vision is to train leaders who employ innovative and effective approaches to advance learning throughout the lifespan, educational change, and inclusion, and justice. Our programs prepare ethical researchers and collaborative practitioners who apply principles to promote learning and development with diverse clients and communities. We are looking for a candidate who can lead efforts to promote MCE and recruit diverse graduate students to our programs and support their success. This is a full-time, benefitted position. University of Denver DU is the oldest and largest private, independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, welcoming approximately 5700 undergraduate and 8000 graduate students to campus either in-person or virtually each year. Our students complete a rigorous, comprehensive core curriculum in addition to a deep, hands-on immersion in their technical curricula. DU is a research university with high research activity and an exceptional commitment to its students. Denver, the Mile-High City, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States. Denver’s economy is rapidly growing with strengths in the aerospace, healthcare, financial tech, telecommunications, and IT-software sectors. Our region features a dry climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually and mild winters. The nearby Rocky Mountains provide beautiful views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round. The city of Denver is home to several major league sports teams, diverse communities, and strong cultural and food scenes. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, the Morgridge College of Education is committed to building and sustaining a culturally inclusive faculty, staff, and student body.

Requirements

At least a Master's degree or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience with graduate student recruitment, enrollment, and marketing/communications.
Familiarity with complex budget development, management, and analytical decision-making.
At least 5-7 years of administrative leadership and successful supervisory experience of a team.
Proven successful management of external enrollment partnerships.
Direct experience in a higher education setting.
Experience with strategic planning.
Strong demonstrated evidence of application of recruiting best practices for students, including international students.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Higher Education or Business.
Direct experience in student recruitment and marketing in similar program offerings of the Morgridge College of Education.
Direct experience in a variety of higher education settings (e.g., public, private, HSI, HBCU).
Previous experience with Banner, specifically the admission and financial aid modules.
Previous experience with Slate higher education admissions system.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Dean's administrative leadership team, work with Department Chairs, and oversees and manages Admissions staff, Marketing/Communications staff, and Financial Aid staff.
Create and manage the recruitment and marketing strategies to meet or exceed MCE enrollment and marketing/communication goals.
Provide strong leadership including staff development, set clear direction, organize workload, and promote a positive workplace.
Collaborate closely with the Dean and administrative faculty to develop policies, procedures, communication mechanisms, and systems to effectively run MCE and its corresponding units.
Create and manage the comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategy for all MCE programs.
Manage admissions based on enrollment goals, student records, and other established criteria.
Lead projects on various strategic initiatives and develop policies and procedures including the development of student recruitment goals, and enrollment and data collection to attract and retain a diverse student body.
Oversee MCE enrollment services strategic planning, deployment, and evaluation.
Create and manage the financial aid awarding activities and strategies for MCE students
Manage and coordinate administrative and budgetary management of the Admissions, Financial Aid, and Marketing/Communications departments.
Collaborate with budget and planning office on discount and scholarship/financial aid policies and procedures to ensure optimal rate/volume for the college.
Advance and promote a multi-faceted, complex understanding of the purpose and function of marketing and communications in an academic environment.
Provide office and staff administration, and budgetary management for the Morgridge Office of Enrollment Management and Marketing/Communications
Promote the work of the MCE – its faculty, students, and alumni to external audiences.
Promote overall brand awareness across all media.
Work collaboratively with Central Marcom to develop and maintain a first-in-class website.
Produce annual reports, newsletters, and other online and print materials.
Coordinate and oversee event communications.
Provides direct support to the Dean for public speaking, media engagement, and other communications.
Advises the Dean’s Team on crisis communications.