Northeastern University · 3 hours ago
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Admissions and Financial Aid
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $190K/yr
12+ years expNortheastern University is seeking an Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Admissions and Financial Aid at the School of Law. The role involves providing leadership and strategic direction for recruitment, admissions, and financial aid, while also managing special projects and initiatives that support the School's mission.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the office and its’ related programs to key constituents (e.g. faculty, current students, prospective students, University administration) for functions such as external events and committees
Oversee all external/internal communications. Develop, implement, and/or maintain a data-driven annual marketing, communications and recruiting plan
Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently. This includes functions such as supervising staff, overseeing the department budget, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures, data compilation for accreditation reporting, developing administrative protocols for the office, overseeing related projects, and setting and managing progress on department goals. One large area of focus relating to operations is the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of systems relating to tasks such as application review. Another area of focus is serving as the Admissions Committee lead. This includes tasks such as daily oversight of application review, decision making and notifications for populations such as first-year and transfer students
Develop and implement an annual enrollment plan. Work with the Dean to lead the law school's effort to develop short-term and long-term enrollment management goals. Survey market and demographic trends and analyze internally and externally produced data. Build and present sophisticated models to predict and assess the likelihood of various outcomes
Advance new programs and initiatives and work with departments on developing strategies and goals. Engage with diverse campus communities, and advance partnerships that support the School of Law’s strategic mission. Participate in strategic planning processes as well as routine problem-solving and management processes. Participate in constituent meetings to ensure appropriate and responsive follow-up and accountability. Lead and advance the strategic direction of the Office of Financial Aid
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of increasingly advanced experience in higher education administration or the professional equivalent, preferably in a law school setting in areas such as admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, and/or strategic planning
Education: A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree in a related field such as higher education is preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to staff development. Experience managing a team, the typical candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to build relationships and collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to identify needs, define goals, and track progress
Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools to track performance metrics (e.g. enrollment data/projections), identify areas for improvement, evaluate program performance, and make data driven decisions. Ability to develop solutions to improve processes and systems. Prior exposure to new system implementation required
Expertise in strategic planning and in depth understanding of relevant laws, regulations and industry standards. This includes an understanding of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes (e.g. enrollment projections and recruiting strategies)
Experience with relevant software and technology, such as admissions management systems and online application portals
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the ability to implement DEI initiatives and strategies pertaining to admissions and financial aid
Preferred
An advanced degree in a related field such as higher education is preferred
Experience managing new systems implementation preferred
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Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
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