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Senior Assistant Dean, Career & Graduate Admissions
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Position Number: 5192531
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Business - Management

Senior Assistant Dean, Career & Graduate Admissions

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 Position:

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

The Senior Assistant Dean of Career & Graduate Admissions fulfills two distinct but related senior leadership roles at Cox, delivering strategic direction and oversight for the Career Management Center (supports 3,500+ BBA/MS/MBA students) and Graduate Admissions (on-boards 900+ new students each year).

The person in this role aligns both divisions to attract top-tier students and facilitate strong career outcomes; collaborates with Cox senior leaders, Student Services, and faculty to create new graduate programs and ensure portfolio remains competitive in a dynamic market, delivering a sustainable revenue stream (~$60M+ annually) for Cox.

The role also establishes and grows relationships with employers to market the school, generate internship and full-time opportunities, and source graduate program candidates. Develops and manages organizational structure, operational procedures, staff professional development, and day-to-day guidance to the management teams of both departments (~40 total staff plus contractors).

Essential Functions:

CMC/Graduate Admissions Strategy & Leadership: oversee two major operating divisions, directing 6 Assistant Dean/Senior Director/Director-level leaders (+1 Analyst) to develop and sustain a dynamic, high performing and collaborative team of 40+ staff. Hire, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate team members. Assess and adjust resources to align with strategic plan and changing market conditions.
Develop strategic vision for graduate program positioning and portfolio brand identity, translating vision into directives for managers with supporting goals and metrics. Align with internal and external stakeholders to develop and market programs, identifying cross-program synergies to achieve reputation and revenue targets.
Develop strategic vision for coaching 3,500+ BBA/MS/MBA students and maximizing recruiting opportunities with employers, translating vision into directives for managers with supporting goals and metrics. Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, marketing, executive education, HR recruiters, alumni, donors, board members and the broader community.
Operational Alignment: continue to manage the creation and maintenance of processes that enhance the day-to-day operations of the CMC and Graduate Admissions (e.g., Admissions Yield Management), aligning with ever changing market conditions. Partner with Student Services and Alumni Outreach to enhance cooperation and create a top-tier end-to-end student experience.
External Outreach: present to prospective students & parents at recruiting events. Collaborate closely with MD of Corporate Relations & Strategic Partnerships. Represent CMC and Admissions through active involvement in professional associations (e.g., GMAC, MBA CSEA).
Metrics / Rankings: Oversee CMC and Grad Admissions leaders to compile and report accurate data for ranking entities, internal reviews, and publication.
Budget: construct and manage departmental budgets, aligning spending with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master's degree is required. MBA preferred.

A minimum of ten years of professional work experience is required.

Track record of delivering outstanding results, progressive career management and/or corporate experience including significant leadership & change management, supervisory and team-building experience required.

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 internal and external relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Strong presentation and public relations skills are essential.

Candidate must possess strong analytical and 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. Fiscal planning, budgeting, and data-driven assessment skills are required.

Candidate must have strategic planning, implementation and assessment abilities. Must also have an understanding of admissions and career services, experiential education and current best practices. Familiarity with hiring practices for BBA/MBA/MS students and MS/MBA admissions is required.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, internet and email communication systems. A working knowledge of social media tools preferred. A working knowledge of Salesforce, Slate, Handshake and/or other Career Management Center software desired.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

The position is open until filled.

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.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Student Services

Organization: Cox School of Business

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Senior Executive

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Apr 18, 2024, 3:50:23 PM

To apply, visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=COX00000212&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC