Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The Dean of Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership and oversight of the college’s enrollment lifecycle functions — from recruitment and admissions to data-driven enrollment planning initiatives. This senior leadership position develops and manages strategic enrollment objectives that align with institutional goals, enhances the student experience, and advances retention and enrollment outcomes. The Dean of Enrollment Management will lead the integrated delivery of enrollment services including admissions, student recruitment and community outreach. The Dean serves as a key Student Excellence and Success Division leader charged with delivering service excellence and actively contributing to institution-wide enrollment, retention, persistence and completion efforts. The Dean oversees departments of Admissions, Recruitment, Academic Advising, and the strategic enrollment management planning process. This leader will be expected to incorporate higher education best practices in collaboration with academic leadership into the vision, strategy and practices of the department.
Reports to: Vice President, Student Excellence and Success
Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the CSM Careers website at csmd.edu/employment and upload all required application materials. To ensure full consideration, applicants should attach following documents to their online application:
1. Cover Letter (not to exceed two pages)
A thoughtfully written letter that addresses the opportunities and challenges outlined in this position profile and clearly demonstrates how the candidate’s leadership experience, accomplishments, and professional qualifications align with the expectations of the Dean of Enrollment Management role.
2. Current Resume
A comprehensive resume that includes the candidate’s email address and phone number.
3. Professional References
A list of references that reflects the breadth of the candidate’s leadership relationships and impact, including current or former supervisors, at least one direct report, and a peer and/or staff colleague from current or previous institutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Provide institutional enrollment management leadership throughout the student life cycle, including student recruitment, retention, and completion.
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In-depth knowledge of admissions, financial aid, records security, student records processing, related federal regulations, including familiarity with FERPA and Title IV.
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Strong familiarity with student information systems and customer relationship management solutions.
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Experience working with a diverse student population.
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Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communications.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and use data-analytics and predictive modeling to enhance enrollment management initiatives.
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Must have exceptional knowledge of the use of social media for enrollment purposes.
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Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, peers, and community.
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Demonstrated experience and support of student retention initiatives.
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Knowledge of current Student Services practices and protocols to support student success.
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Effective leadership, collaborative team building, and decision-making skills are essential.
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Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
General Employment Information
The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Checks
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
Conflict of Interest policy
No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.
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