Welcome to the SUNYCAP Career Connection. This service has been designed for our members to learn about career opportunities - not only within SUNY but nation-wide. If you have a position open on your campus or belong to other professional organizations that list job postings, please send them to: Cory Bezek at SUNY Fredonia.
Ohio University
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public
institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in
the Northwest Territory. The beautiful, historic campus is located
in the rolling foothills of Southeast Ohio in the quintessential
college town of Athens, Ohio. With over 16,700 undergraduates and
more than 3,300 graduate students enrolled from all 50 states and
nearly 100 foreign countries, the residential campus is a dynamic
and diverse learning community.
U.S. News & World Report
has ranked Ohio’s graduation rate performance in the top ten, out of
257 national universities for four consecutive years. Ohio
University is focused on growing its brand and reputation while
continuing to invest in excellence through the recruitment and
retention of talented and diverse students, faculty, and staff;
strengthening of undergraduate education; and strategic planning
designed to enhance the academic missions of instruction, research,
and service.
The Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Undergraduate Admissions
(AVP/Director) is responsible for the effective recruitment and
admissions strategy, planning, processing, and goal setting for all
new undergraduates at Ohio University. This includes targeted
populations of multi-cultural, transfer, out-of-state,
international, and high achieving students, as well as undergraduate
non-degree students. The AVP/Director assists with the development
of the enrollment management plan;
coordinates the undergraduate admissions’ planning administrative
functions; provides leadership and
supervision to a staff of 30, including six direct reports; and
manages an annual operating budget of $2,500,000. The AVP/Director
reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and works
directly with academic leadership, faculty, the registrar, and the
director of financial aid and scholarships in the development of an
effective, data-informed enrollment planning process to recruit a
pool of students meeting the University’s strategic goals. Creating
and implementing differentiated and highly personalized marketing
and recruitment plans that take full advantage of available
technologies and resourceful personnel to build enrollment in
specific academic programs will be a key priority for the next AVP/Director.
Candidates must possess a master’s degree and a minimum of seven
years of progressively responsible experience in managing a complex
higher education recruitment and admissions program. Superior
analytical ability; demonstrated knowledge of targeted marketing,
geo-demography, predictive modeling, and net tuition revenue;
success using integrated technology-based information systems, CRM
tools, and document imaging; and proven ability to lead the staff
and practice of a high volume admissions organization are required.
An unwavering commitment to equality and diversity coupled with
evidence of excellent communication skills, a collegial and
collaborative management style, dedication to superior customer
service, and an ability to inspire internal and external
constituencies will also be important considerations in the
selection of the next AVP/Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
Review of applications begins on
February 22, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A
resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the
SJG website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link “Open
Positions.” Nominations for this position may be emailed to
vbs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials
electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Ohio University – AVP/Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Valerie B. Szymkowicz, Senior Associate
Visit the Ohio University website at www.ohio.edu
Ohio University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons
with disabilities are encouraged.
Brandeis University- DEAN OF ADMISSIONS (1/7/10)
Founded in 1948, Brandeis University is a private research university with a liberal arts focus located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The residential campus is a dynamic and diverse learning community known for its vibrant, free thinking intellectual atmosphere and offers easy access to Boston and its many attractions. The University is named for the late Louis Dembitz Brandeis, the distinguished associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, and reflects the values of academic excellence, commitment to social justice, respect for creativity and diversity, and concern for the world that he personified. The University enrolls over 3,200 undergraduates and more than 1,800 graduate students. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Brandeis University among the top 35 most selective national universities every year since its inception.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment, the Dean of Admissions is a senior manager within the Division of Students and Enrollment and is responsible for the overall planning, management, and administration of the Office of Admissions. The Dean provides leadership and direction to undergraduate recruitment and marketing initiatives and has primary responsibility for developing strategies to attract, recruit, and enroll a diverse student body that supports the overall mission and enrollment goals of the University. The Dean of Admissions assists with the development of the enrollment management plan; provides leadership and supervision to a staff of approximately 20; and manages an annual operating budget of $1,000,000. Creating and implementing differentiated recruitment plans that take full advantage of available technologies, working closely with staff to expand recruitment markets and systems that increase applicant yield, and developing collaborative relationships with Brandeis stakeholders, including faculty, marketing and communications, and financial aid to meet enrollment goals will be a key priority for the next Dean of Admissions.
The successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in managing a recruitment and admissions program. A hands-on management style coupled with the ability to train, develop, motivate, and mentor staff; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; competency in building and analyzing recruitment-related data and assessing programming activities; a strong understanding of the innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; experience working with diverse populations; creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with student financial services and other offices within the enrollment division; and strong budget oversight skills will be essential for the new Dean of Admissions. Brandeis University is a PeopleSoft institution.
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Martha H. Smiles at mhs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Brandeis University – Dean of Admissions
Martha H. Smiles, Senior Associate
Visit the Brandeis University website at www.brandeis.edu
Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action plan and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and special disabled and Vietnam-era and other eligible veterans to apply.