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Dean of Enrollment Management

Eureka College

Eureka, IL, USA

USD 80k-95k / year

Posted on Oct 6, 2025

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Position: Dean of Enrollment Management

Location:

Eureka, IL

Job Id: 247

# of Openings: 0

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Enrollment Management

REPORTS TO: President

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides the strategic direction and leadership for the Admissions Department and implementation of a forward-thinking, results-oriented recruitment plan that aligns with institutional priorities. This position will lead a highly-collaborative, data-informed effort to achieve recruitment goals and serve as a collaborative partner with other departments in retention efforts to ensure the College maximizes enrollment and improves graduation rates in accordance with institutional needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement annually, recruitment and admission goals and strategies for the College that ensure comprehensive and effective efforts; including local, national and international prospective students.
Develop and set strategy related to visit programming including but not limited to open house, daily visits, off-campus receptions, scholarship competition days, etc.
Provide and implement strategy for prospective student outreach and follow-up for feeder schools and community agencies; design and implement a tracking and evaluation system to evaluate the progress of students from their recruitment through enrollment.
Work strategically with Marketing to ensure the development of distinct and comprehensive recruitment, outreach, and other related materials and messages including undergraduate an enrollment marketing strategy: print, email, social media content and other mediums.
Analyze internal and external recruitment, admission, and retention market data to adjust quickly to changing College and enrollment needs and trends.
Provide leadership, guidance, and coordinate training for admissions staff in recruitment efforts.
Create reports and make recommendations as needed to the President, President’s Council, and Board regarding all recruitment activities and strategies.
Determine admissions policies and procedures that remain compliant under all legal regulations and accreditation guidelines.
Ensure efficient and effective processes and the use of Salesforce (CRM) including data integrity.
Oversee the management of the Admissions Department budget.
Ensure admissions policies/procedures are within National Association for College Admissions Counselors “good practices” guidelines.
Serves as a liaison with offices across campus with regard to all undergraduate Admissions communications, decisions, functions, and operation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve on college-wide committees as requested.
Advise, create reports and make presentations to the Admissions and Marketing Trustee Committee and Board of Trustees as requested by the President.
Contributes to preparation of internal, state and federal government reports as required and requested.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Manage and supervise Admissions Department staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance: rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION:

Essential: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Desirable: Master’s degree

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: Three to five years in admissions with two years as an assistant or associate director/dean.

Desirable: Five to 10 years in admissions with at least three years as a director/dean or associate/assistant director/dean of Admissions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Radically imaginative and forward thinking
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written
Strong supervisory and leadership skills, and high emotional intelligence
Exceptional judgment, and attention to detail
Advanced understanding of enrollment and broader higher education trends
Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, database management, and electronic mail
Knowledge of NACAC admissions “good practices” policies
Understanding of higher education governance, operations, and culture

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration, faculty, staff, and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or ancestry.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. the time. Travel off-campus is required.

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $80,000 to $95,000 annually

Benefits:

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits, here https://www.eureka.edu/staff-faculty/human-resources

WORK SCHEDULE: Normal workday is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday –Friday with one hour allocated for lunch. Flexibility in scheduling is required to accommodate occasional evening and weekend hours.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

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