Associate Dean for Communications and Professional Development, Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Virginia Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) is seeking an Associate Dean for Communications and Professional Development. Reporting to a Senior Associate Dean, the Associate Dean will develop and implement data-driven strategies designed to support the recruitment and enrollment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA).

The Associate Dean will lead a team whose responsibilities include junior and senior search strategies; electronic, print, digital marketing efforts; vendor relationships; Admission Counselor supervision; staff professional development.

Associate Deans develop working relationships across a broad set of groups and individuals, from students, teachers, and families to alumni, school counselors, student support staff, and members of our high school and college communities. We are seeking caring, creative, collaborative, and student-centered individuals who are interested in a career that is fulfilling and rewarding and who want to help us strengthen the excellence, diversity, success, and sense of community of the UVA student body for the next decade and beyond.

The Office of Admission partners with the Office of Student Financial Services, the University Registrar, and the Virginia College Advising Corps, as a critical member of the University’s Enrollment team. The team’s mission is to: care for students from their first interaction with the University through Final Exercises and beyond; compete for great students from all walks of life who will make each other better; and collaborate joyfully with colleagues to help these students make the most of their gifts and their time at UVA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate Deans will:

• Create and implement recruitment and enrollment activities designed to support the mission, values, and enrollment goals of the University and Office of Admission, in partnership with their team’s Senior Associate Dean.
  
• Hire, lead, and manage a team of recruitment professionals.
  
• Represent the Office of Undergraduate Admission in leadership meetings and on committees around the University.
  
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  
• Participate in recruitment activities on and off Grounds.
  
• Evaluate first year and transfer applications for admission.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: At least seven years of experience in admissions or related field or a total of twelve years of experience in lieu of degree.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead independently with confidence and compassion; analyze and solve problems; collaborate with internal and external partners; and communicate effectively.

An understanding of current issues and trends affecting enrollment and higher education, especially at leading public universities and familiarity with CRM systems such as Slate, is preferred.

This position is In-Person located in Charlottesville, VA .

The anticipated start date is ASAP.

Anticipated Hiring Range : $65,000-$90, 000 commensu rate with education and experience.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position . For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www. hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled .

This positi on will not sp onsor applicants for work visas.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

To Apply:
Please visit UVA job posting to apply at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0060604 / Associate-Dean-for-Communications-and-Professional-Development -Undergraduate-Admissions

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman , Recruiting Specialist, at jf2sw @virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.