Dean Of Undergraduate Admission

DEAN OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION SEARCH

Aurora University (AU) seeks an experienced enrollment professional to fill the position of Dean of Undergraduate Admission. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, the Dean will lead efforts to achieve the University's undergraduate enrollment goals in collaboration with administration, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will have an established record demonstrating both the art and science of college admissions, a rich professional understanding of strategic enrollment management best practices, and a high level of initiative and motivation to achieve enrollment goals.

Under the 21-year leadership of President Rebecca Sherrick, Aurora University has experienced significant growth and development. By embracing innovation, creativity, and careful practicing of fiscal stewardship, the University has reacted successfully to the changes confronting higher education, resulting in annual surpluses that are invested back into its students through improvements to programs, operations, and facilities. AU students experience the transformational power of learning by moving successfully and confidently into the future.

The Dean of Undergraduate Admission will be charged with stabilizing the size of entering freshman and transfer classes and growing net tuition revenue. The Dean will also build upon a strong foundation within the department and enjoy support from senior leadership and campus partners in their efforts for developing next generation enrollment strategies. Aurora University has thrived in the past two decades because of their focus on student success, sound stewardship of resources, service to the local community, and ability to be nimble. The successful candidate will apply those principles to strengthening the undergraduate admission area.

This search is assisted by Academic Search. For more information about the position, institution, leadership agenda, qualifications, and application process, please review the full position profile on the Academic Search website. To arrange a confidential discussion with Senior Consultant Scott Flanagan about this opportunity, please use Bookings or email. Nominations and applications should be sent to AuroraDean@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee's full name, title, institution, and email address.

Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis beginning in January 2022 until the position is filled; applications should be received by Monday, January 31, 2022, to ensure full consideration. The expected start date is April 1, 2022, though the specific date is negotiable.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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