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Rutgers The State University Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management
Job Category Staff & Executive - Admissions
Department Mason Gross Sch Arts-Deans Ofc
Overview
Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management for the Mason Gross School of the Arts. This position oversees all aspects of admissions, recruitment, financial aid, and scholarship allocation at Mason Gross, developing and implementing strategies to recruit a highly accomplished and diverse undergraduate and graduate student body from across the state, nationally, and internationally. Reporting directly to the Dean and serving on the Dean's Cabinet, the Assistant Dean works closely and collaboratively with faculty as well as school and university administration to establish and meet specific enrollment goals, seeking ways to increase the enrollment of underrepresented students and otherwise align enrollment objectives with the school's overall strategic priorities. Overseeing a team of admissions professionals and student workers, this position is the principal liaison to university Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Implements a data-driven approach to establishing schoolwide enrollment management goals in consultation with school leadership and university admissions.
  • Works closely with department chairs and faculty to plan and implement recruitment initiatives to attract a talented and diverse undergraduate and graduate student body.
  • Leads a team of admissions professionals as well as student workers in overseeing all on- and off-campus recruitments events, including auditions, interviews, college fairs, open houses, prospective student visits, etc.
  • Oversees the development and production of recruitment and marketing materials using digital and print media, working collaboratively with the school's Director of Communications.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for current students, applicants, faculty, and departmental leadership regarding all financial aid and scholarships, including merit aid, endowed awards, and departmental awards.
  • Works closely with department chairs and senior school leadership in allocating scholarship funds to facilitate the recruitment of a talented and diverse student body.
  • Oversees the processing, communication, and monitoring of all financial awards working in collaboration with colleagues across Mason Gross and the rest of the university.
  • Oversees and coordinates all admissions procedures, including the use of software used to review, process, and communicate admissions decisions, aligning review processes with university procedures and timelines.
  • Maintains and communicates admissions-related data and statistics.
  • Participates in senior leadership meetings, attend high-visibility events and performances, and maintain involvement in professional networks of collegiate arts admissions professionals.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000
Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master's Degree.
  • Three (3) years of experience in arts admissions and/or arts management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • One (1) year of experience supervising one or more employees.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Significant experience and knowledge in CRM systems, admissions application systems, and reporting software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in performing or visual arts.
  • Five years of experience in admissions in a unit that supports performing and/or visual arts.
  • Familiarity with Rutgers University systems and structures.
Equipment Utilized
  • Slate
  • Salesforce
  • SlideRoom
  • Oracle
  • Tableau
  • ImageNow
  • FAMS
  • NJAS
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Canva
  • Any school or university systems and/or software needed to successfully support the effective and efficient performance of this position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Fast-paced, stakeholder-focused, team environment.
  • Must be able to work significant nights and weekends, and some travel necessary.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0961
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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