Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
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About the Department: SMU's Simmons School of Education and Human Development promotes academic excellence through preparing exemplary professionals, engaging in research, securing significant external grants and contracts, and collaborating with community partners. Founded in 2005, Simmons offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five diverse academic departments: Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning.
About the Position: The Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management serves as a key member of the leadership team in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. The Assistant Dean will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the school's recruitment, marketing, and communication efforts. Reporting to the Dean, the position will develop and implement strategies to increase enrollment and enhance student quality. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Dean's Office, the school's five academic departments, as well as central university offices to shape enrollment goals and implement best practices. This role is critical in positioning the Simmons School competitively in a dynamic higher education landscape and will lead data-informed efforts to support sustainable growth and achieve the school's strategic enrollment goals.
Essential Functions: - Develop and lead comprehensive enrollment strategies for all undergraduate and graduate programs in Simmons, aligning with institutional goals and market demand. Implement on and off campus recruiting events, develop relationships with families, key feeder institutions, and school districts. Communicate effectively with prospective students and families.
- Oversee admissions processes, policy, and timelines in partnership with program directors and department chairs. Ensure consistency, efficiency, and effective practices across all admissions functions. Every enrollment management process has a need for reflection, creativity, and a data driven approach.
- Analyze enrollment trends, assess program capacity, and make data-informed recommendations to the dean and department chairs to grow and shape the student body. Engage with data analytics and enrollment forecasting to identify enrollment trends. Partner with school and university marketing teams to create targeted recruitment campaigns and digital strategies.
- Liaison with important campus partner such as Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate School, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Affairs, and the Provost's Office to support the university and school's recruiting initiatives. Serve on various committees within the school and university.
- Working with department chairs, supervise all scholarships within the school and ensure the effective allocation of scholarship resources. Working with the Dean and Director of Development, create programs to link alumni, current students, and prospective students.
Education and Experience: Master's degree is required. Candidate with Doctoral degree is preferred.
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience is required.
Candidate with demonstrated experience in admissions and recruiting practices, management, and experience in leading a team is desired. Candidate with experience in data analysis and enrollment forecasting is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate understanding of academic areas under the school. Must also demonstrate ability to use data to analyze a problem and recommend solutions. Attention to detail is a must. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Knowledge of CRM's (i.e., Slate, PeopleSoft, etc.) is desired.
This position requires the candidate to work some evenings and/or weekends.
Physical and Environmental Demands: - Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Priority consideration may be given to those submissions received by August 22, 2025.
EEO Statement SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Benefits: SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
